These South Coast clinics have the new HIV prevention injection
Once every six months, the patient will be tested, and if an HIV-negative result is received, they will receive the injection.
A TOTAL of seven clinics on the South Coast were included in the list of 74 facilities in the province where people can get Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking injection that significantly reduces the chances of HIV infection.
Also read: Vaccine produces immune response
Launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa on June 5, Lenacapavir is a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and it is administered as a twice-yearly injection for HIV-negative individuals.
Once every six months, a person will be tested, and if an HIV-negative result is received, they will get the injection, together with one pill on the first day, and a second pill on the second day.
South Coast clinics that have Lenacapavir
• Isipingo Clinic – 031 902 1328
• KwaMakhutha Clinic – 031 905 1358
• Prince Mshiyeni Gateway Clinic – 031 907 8111
• Adams Mission Clinic – 031 905 3780
• Nsimbini Clinic – 031 900 0088
• Folweni Clinic – 031 900 0501
• Umbumbulu Clinic – 031 915 0174
For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
