Real-world data needed to measure uptake of new HIV prevention jab - scientists

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The new injection has been approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority after being trialed in the country for the past year.

JOHANNESBURG - Scientists say real-world data is needed to measure uptake of the new HIV prevention jab.

The new injection has been approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority after being trialed in the country for the past year.There are 200,000 new HIV infections every year, 130,000 of whom are women aged between 15 and 24. The anti-retroviral drug, which works to suppress the virus in an infected person, works slightly differently in HIV prevention.But it’s not a cure and strict adherence to the two-monthly vaccine is required to maintain that protection.The SA government and the drug maker, ViiV Healthcare are yet to enter into price negotiations.

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