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Nigeria Gets Affordable HIV Prevention Shot
Nigeria gains access to cheap HIV prevention shot after FDA approval.
In brief
Nigeria gains access to cheap HIV prevention shot after FDA approval. Nigeria now has affordable HIV prevention shot for $40 yearly in 120 countries. Originally reported by Allafrica.
FDA approves cheap HIV shot
The US Food and Drug Administration approved a low-cost version of a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot for low-income countries.
Dr Reddy's and Unitaid partner
Dr Reddy's Laboratories, the Indian maker of the generic version of lenacapavir, and Unitaid announced the pricing agreement for $40 per person per year.
Cost and coverage details
The generic will be available for $40 per person per year in 120 countries under a September 2025 pricing agreement between Dr Reddy's, Unitaid, Wits RHI, and CHAI.
CEO statement
Deepak Sapra, CEO of Pharmaceutical Services and API at Dr Reddy's, called the approval a moment of immense pride.
The main idea
Nigeria now has affordable HIV prevention shot for $40 yearly in 120 countries.
