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flag South Africa seeks local production of HIV drug lenacapavir to improve access in sub-Saharan Africa.

flag South Africa is pursuing local production of Gilead’s long-acting HIV drug lenacapavir to boost access across sub-Saharan Africa, working with Unitaid and the U.S. Pharmacopoeia to identify a domestic manufacturer. flag Though Gilead granted six 2024 licenses to generic makers in India, Egypt, and Pakistan, no South African firms were included, prompting calls for a seventh license. flag Gilead says it will assess proposals for quality before approving any new license. flag Local production could help meet growing demand, reduce reliance on imports, and expand access to middle-income countries like Brazil. flag Experts say widespread use of lenacapavir could help end the HIV epidemic.

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