The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
newatlas.com
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…

Pharma manufacturer Gilead making available at cost (2 million doses in most needed countries) while generics are developed and can later be distributed. Decent play from a Pharma company.

  • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Thanks for additional info! For particularly endangered groups, this may make all the sense to take it, then.

      • Coopr8@kbin.earth
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        3 months ago

        There are free clinics in some areas specifically serving these communities for this reason. Disproportionately impacted by thr disease, and more likely to be unable to pay due to economic disadvantage.