Mozambique's Ministry of Health Takes Over Innovative HIV Prevention Project in Beira
MSF hands over first long-acting HIV prevention project in Beira to the Mozambique Ministry of Health
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The Ministry of Health in Beira, Mozambique, is set to roll out cabotegravir (CAB-LA), a long-acting injectable HIV prevention method, following a successful study by Doctors Without Borders (MSF). This transition aims to provide effective HIV prevention to at-risk populations while ensuring sustainability and choice in prevention methods.
- 01Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is administered as an injection every two months, eliminating the need for daily pills.
- 02Preliminary data indicates that individuals on CAB-LA are at least twice as likely to continue treatment compared to those on oral PrEP.
- 03MSF has donated 675 doses of CAB-LA to the Mozambique Ministry of Health to support the program's launch.
- 04The transition to the Ministry of Health aims to ensure ongoing access to CAB-LA within the public health system in Beira.
- 05Lenacapavir, another long-acting injectable PrEP, is not available in Beira, making CAB-LA a crucial option for HIV prevention.
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On May 22, 2026, the Ministry of Health in Beira, Mozambique, will begin the roll-out of cabotegravir (CAB-LA), a long-acting injectable HIV prevention method. This follows a successful implementation study by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) that targeted high-risk populations, including men who have sex with men, sex workers, and transgender individuals. CAB-LA, administered every two months, offers a discreet alternative to daily oral PrEP pills, which can be challenging for many due to stigma or mobility issues. Dr. Antonio Flores, a senior HIV advisor at MSF, highlighted that preliminary findings show individuals on CAB-LA are more likely to adhere to the treatment compared to those using oral PrEP. MSF has donated 675 doses of CAB-LA to the Ministry of Health, which will now oversee its distribution in Beira. This transition not only ensures continued access to this essential preventive tool but also supports the development of a diverse HIV prevention strategy in Mozambique. With limited availability of other long-acting injectables like lenacapavir, CAB-LA remains a vital option for those at risk of HIV.
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The introduction of CAB-LA will enhance HIV prevention options for at-risk populations in Beira, ensuring better health outcomes.
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