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The EU has approved a medication that can prevent HIV

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A twice-yearly injection of this new drug can prevent high-risk populations from catching HIV. Now the EU has given it a green light. Learn how lenacapavir works – and what its manufacturer, Gilead Sciences, is doing to broaden access to poorer countries. Also hear from WinnieByanyima_, Executive Director of UNAidsglobal, on how the long-acting medication can help alleviate stigma and discrimination. The World Economic Forum’s Health For All initiative aims to foster a world where everyone can access quality healthcare regardless of background or income.

A twice-yearly injection of this new drug can prevent high-risk populations from catching HIV. Now the EU has given it a green light.

Learn how #lenacapavir works – and what its manufacturer, Gilead Sciences, is doing to broaden access to poorer countries.

Also hear from WinnieByanyima_, Executive Director of UNAidsglobal, on how the long-acting medication can help alleviate stigma and discrimination.

The World Economic Forum’s Health For All initiative aims to foster a world where everyone can access quality healthcare regardless of background or income.

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