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UK Approves First HIV Prevention Injection in Major Public Health Breakthrough

Health officials have approved the first injection to prevent HIV transmission, marking a significant advancement in public health. The long-acting treatment offers an alternative for people who struggle with daily pill regimens, according to government announcements.

Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection Receives Approval

Health officials have approved the first injection for HIV prevention in what Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, described as a “game-changing” development for public health. According to reports, the injection provides an alternative to daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medications that have been available for years but present challenges for some populations.