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Why do women make up 71% of South Africa’s new lenacapavir users?

IOL · 12 September 2026 at 07:00

Why do women make up 71% of South Africa’s new lenacapavir users?

More than 55,000 people had started twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP in South Africa by 7 September, with women accounting for 71% of initiations.

The Department of Health says pregnant and breastfeeding women are among the priority groups.

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