The jab is called #lenacapavir (LEN). It works almost 100% to stop HIV through sex — and only needs two injections a year.

Find out what Buhle Sikade, who has used it for 3 years, tells her boyfriend.

bhekisisa.org/health-beat-...

Buhle Sikade says the small, temporary lumps from the injection are “a small price to pay”.
Her plan? “To protect myself against #HIV — until I die.” Here’s why she’s used #LEN for the past 3 years. bhekisisa.org/health-beat-...

Buhle Sikade, 22, is using a twice-a-year injection to protect herself from HIV.

From April 1, 456 000 HIV-negative people in SA can get the same jab — for free — at 360 clinics.

Here’s why Buhle has been using #LEN for 3 years.

bhekisisa.org/health-beat-...

The jab is called #lenacapavir (LEN). It works almost 100% to stop HIV through sex — and only needs two injections a year. Find out what Buhle Sikade, who has used it for 3 years, tells her boyfriend. bhekisisa.org/health-beat-...

The Bhekisisa team is back from break on January 12th.

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Thank you for your support in 2025!

See you all in the new year!