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The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

Published by NPR By Michal Ruprecht · 13 August 2026 at 14:18
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The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
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It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.

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