South Africa, one of the countries hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, may be on the cusp of a major breakthrough. A new twice-yearly injection aimed at preventing HIV transmission has shown promising results, with the potential to revolutionize the country's fight against the disease. Dubbed a "game-changer" by health experts, the injection is a long-awaited alternative to daily antiretroviral medication, offering a more manageable and accessible option for millions of South Africans at risk. However, the launch of the new treatment is now threatened by U.S. aid cuts and limited doses, raising concerns that its impact may be severely curtailed.
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.
