Long-Acting Injectables Transform HIV Prevention and Treatment
Long-acting injectable medications are transforming HIV prevention and treatment, offering a significant alternative to daily pills. Approved by the EMA and FDA, these injectables like cabotegravir and rilpivirine provide convenient dosing options for individuals at risk or living with HIV, enhancing adherence and reducing stigma. Discover how these innovative therapies are paving the way for improved health outcomes in the fight against HIV.
Uganda to Switch to New Malaria Vaccine for Children Under Five
Uganda is set to abandon the use of the first malaria vaccine, RTS,S (Mosquirix), in favor of the recently approved R21/Matrix-M vaccine for the immunization of children under five years old. The decision comes after the Health Ministry Division of Malaria Control revealed the country’s plan to initiate malaria vaccinations for young children starting in October. Learn more about Uganda’s switch to the R21/Matrix-M vaccine and its implications for combating malaria in the region.