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HIV prevention: Cameroon reaches new milestone with Injectable PrEP

By Louisa KINYUY

© MINSANTE In a major breakthrough for public health, the city of Douala hosted the official launch of the pilot phase for long-acting injectable cabotegravir as pre-exposure prophylaxis (injectable PrEP) on July 9, 2026. Presided over by Cameroon's Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie, the government announcement marks a critical step forward in the national HIV response, positioning scientific innovation at the core of prevention. Addressing technical and financial partners, Uni...