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Truvada

HIV prevention should be like fast food. This data shows why
Health
/ 19 April 2022

HIV prevention should be like fast food. This data shows why

KwaZulu-Natal’s state facilities are in the lead when it comes to stocking HIV prevention medicines — 97% of them do — and the Western Cape is the only province where men use HIV prevention medicine more than women

By Mia Malan and Laura Grant
Six injections a year could stop new HIV infections
Africa
/ 16 November 2020

Six injections a year could stop new HIV infections

New research from seven countries in Africa signals the future of HIV prevention — but what can it learn from its past?

By Laura López González
Busted: The myths that could be standing between you and the HIV prevention pill
Article
/ 5 April 2017

Busted: The myths that could be standing between you and the HIV prevention pill

A single daily tablet could slash your risk of HIV infection, could it be for you?

By Joan Van Dyk
#AIDS2016:“I’ve taken control of my sex life. I use an HIV prevention pill.”
Article
/ 18 July 2016

#AIDS2016:“I’ve taken control of my sex life. I use an HIV prevention pill.”

An HIV prevention pill can reduce HIV-negative people’s chances of contracting HIV by more than 90%.

By Mia Malan
#AIDS2016: New science may put the power to prevent HIV in women’s hands
Article
/ 13 July 2016

#AIDS2016: New science may put the power to prevent HIV in women’s hands

Being able to take a pill discreetly, as women have done with contraceptives since the 1950s, is an HIV prevention revolution.

By Linda-Gail Bekker
Twenty things you need to know about how to prevent HIV with a pill
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Twenty things you need to know about how to prevent HIV with a pill

Need to know more about PrEP? Mia Malan talks to Dr Kevin Rebe to answer your questions.

By Mia Malan
Taking the HIV prevention pill is about recognising your risk
Article
/ 19 April 2016

Taking the HIV prevention pill is about recognising your risk

Selected state clinics will soon provide a pill that can prevent HIV infection to people at high risk of contracting the virus.

By Mia Malan
‘I’ve taken control of my life by taking the HIV prevention pill’
Article
/ 13 April 2016

‘I’ve taken control of my life by taking the HIV prevention pill’

A revolutionary antiretroviral prophylaxis is helping all people, no matter their sexual orientation. A cheaper generic will soon be on the shelves.

By Mia Malan
No image available
Article
/ 9 March 2016

Why Africa needs PrEP: A two-in-one pill to prevent HIV infection

Truvada, which contains two antiretrovirals, reduces the risk of HIV infection with up to 96%.

By Wanjiru Mukoma
Anyone who does not use a condom is at risk
Article
/ 18 December 2015

Anyone who does not use a condom is at risk

If we look at the national averages of condom use, nearly every sexually active person is part of the at-risk populations.

By Staff Reporter
A pill a day could keep HIV away
Article
/ 17 August 2012

A pill a day could keep HIV away

A new report says men are able to plan their sex lives better than women and the day of the week on which the fewest people have sex is Tuesday.

By Mia Malan
No image available
Article
/ 18 April 2011

Once-promising HIV drug trial called off

A large trial of the drug Truvada, hoped to be a successful HIV-preventing treatment for women, has been halted after it was found to be ineffective.

By Faranaaz Parker

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