Healthcare worker administering HIV injection to adolescent patient

HIV Injections More Effective Than Daily Pills for African Teens, Study Finds

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A clinical trial conducted in Africa found that eight-weekly HIV injections are more effective than daily oral tablets for adolescents, with a viral rebound rate of 1% compared to 6% for pills. The study, published in The Lancet, highlights the potential benefits of injectable treatment and has led to calls for broader access to this method.

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