Uganda Approves the Lenacapavir Injectable HIV Prevention Drug

Uganda Approves the Lenacapavir Injectable HIV Prevention Drug Kampala, January 2026 Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has approved Lenacapavir, a long‑acting injectable medicine for preventive use, as part of the country’s comprehensive HIV prevention strategy. This decision represents a major milestone in expanding prevention options for individuals at high risk of HIV infection and accelerates…

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The Role of Community Sensitization in HIV Prevention

In the fight against HIV/AIDS, community sensitization remains one of the most effective tools for prevention. Across Uganda, many people still lack accurate information about HIV transmission, prevention, and treatment leading to stigma, misinformation, and risky behaviors that perpetuate new infections. Recognizing this, the Upper Nile Conservation Initiative (UNCI) has placed community sensitization at the center of its HIV prevention strategy.

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