MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / News / HIV-Prevention Medicine Arrives in South Africa

HIV-Prevention Medicine Arrives in South Africa

Statement by Michéle Clarke MP – DA Spokesperson on Health:

The DA welcomes the arrival of the first doses of Lenacapavir donated by the Global Fund in South Africa. Lenacapavir is an injection given to HIV-negative individuals once every six months as pre-exposure prophylaxis medicine (PrEP) to prevent infection.

South Africa has one of the largest HIV-positive populations in the world – an estimated 8.15 million people in South Africa are living with HIV. More than 6.2 million people rely on antiretroviral therapy (ART) to stay alive. Lenacapavir could be a game changer in South Africa’s fight against HIV/Aids and prevent countless future infections.

The DA will request that the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, present the parliamentary portfolio committee with a full roll-out plan and timeline, as well as progress on implementation.

Category: Tag:

If you feel strongly about this article then feel free to send MyZA a ‘Letter to the Editor’ using the submission form below:

Letter to the Editor

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
If this is in response to an article please include that article title here or as the lead in for the first paragraph of your Letter below.

Separate tags with commas

Localise your letter by naming the city your words are about. Add relevant words describing your subject. Single comma separated words of no more than 5
Your Name(Required)
Your Name will be linked to the website below.
Your personal, business or social media web site
Choose NO to not set up a user account on MyZA. User Accounts will allow you to submit letters under your own Author Name

3 Latest Letters to the Editor:

  • Congratulations to the Lotto Winner

    Dear Editor Dear Editor, I was thrilled to hear about the R8.5 million Lotto win for the community of Gqeberha. Such life-changing news brings hope and excitement to everyone in the area. I congratulate the winner and wish them all the best with their prize. May this bring positive change to their life and the…

  • Opinion on Lotto Winner News

    Dear Editor Congratulations to the lucky winner! This is truly wonderful news for the community. Regards Marina Adams In Response to/From: Congratulations to the Lucky Winner

  • Regarding Lotto Winner Story

    Dear Editor Congratulations to the winner, this is wonderful news for the community. Wishing them the best for the future. Regards Willem Pieterse In Response to/From: Re: R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Bliksem – to hit. This is a derogative term meaning to hit or punch someone.Example: “I’ll bliksem you!”

  2. Van der Merwe was watching a rugby test against the British Lions at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria. In the packed stadium, there was only one empty seat – next to Van der Merwe.

    \”Who does that seat belong to?\” asked his neighbour.

    \”It\’s for my wife.\”

    \”But why isn\’t she here?\”

    \”She died.\”

    \”So why didn\’t you give the ticket to one of your friends?\”

    \”They\’ve all gone to the funeral.\”