Nigeria, May 24 -- The Anambra State Ministry of Health over the weekend, flagged off the roll-out of Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), a long-acting injectable for the prevention of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV.

The injectable is a pre-exposure medication for those at high risk of contracting the virus, and is to be taken only twice a year.

The medication will be available at centres including Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka; Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha; Comprehensive Health Centre, Neni; Comprehensive Health Centre, Ukpo; Trauma Centre, Oba; and One Stop Shop, Awka.

Speaking at the launch of the medication held at the COOUTH Amaku-Awka, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, de...