The Long Shot: Building Behavioural Science into HIV Prevention

26 Jun 2026 | By Lucy Wagner
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26 Jun 2026 | By Lucy Wagner

A twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform HIV prevention as we know it, but innovation alone doesn't guarantee uptake.

In our new Daily Maverick op-ed, we explore the behavioural and social factors that will shape the success of Lenacapavir, from perceptions of risk and prevention to stigma, misinformation, and health system barriers. 

Give it a read here!