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Nigeria’s Lenacapavir Rollout Needs a Safe Pharmacy Delivery Pathway
08 Aug
By Sunday Oko
Nigeria’s Lenacapavir Rollout Needs a Safe Pharmacy Delivery Pathway

Nigeria has moved from planning to implementing lenacapavir. In March 2026, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare introduced the twice-yearly HIV prevention medicine...

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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access
28 Apr
By Sunday Oko
Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

On 14 July 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines recommending twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV...

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Using Mathematical Modeling for Effective Infectious Disease Control in Nigeria
12 Oct
By Sunday Oko
Using Mathematical Modeling for Effective Infectious Disease Control in Nigeria

Infectious diseases can spread rapidly and unpredictably, catching communities off guard. However, mathematical modelling can be a powerful tool to anticipate and prepare for outbreaks, including those...

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