# Nigeria Gets Affordable HIV Prevention Shot

> Nigeria gains access to cheap HIV prevention shot after FDA approval.
- Title: Nigeria Gets Affordable HIV Prevention Shot · Allafrica
- Summary: Nigeria gains access to cheap HIV prevention shot after FDA approval. Nigeria now has affordable HIV prevention shot for $40 yearly in 120 countries.
- Keywords: nigeria, hiv, hiv prevention, fda, lenacapavir, unitaid, dr reddy's, chait, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611040645.html
- Published: 2026-11-04T16:56:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nigeria, hiv, hiv prevention, fda, lenacapavir, unitaid, dr reddy's, chait, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria now has affordable HIV prevention shot for $40 yearly in 120 countries.