HIV/AIDS

Under the agreements, MSD will work with Aspen Pharmacare in South Africa, Quality Chemicals Industries Limited (QCIL) in Uganda and Universal Corporation Limited (UCL) in Kenya.

The agreements are nonexclusive and cover Aspen Pharmacare, Quality Chemical Industries and UCL Kenya in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as Aurobindo, Cipla, Emcure and Viatris in India.

The guidance updates dosing recommendations for several widely used paediatric antiretroviral medicines, including dolutegravir and the combination of abacavir and lamivudine.

Researchers presented the findings at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Department of Health has begun distributing the injectable through an initial network of 360 health facilities located in high-burden districts.

The launch brings together national and international health stakeholders who are supporting Nigeria’s broader HIV response strategy.

The tablet combines 100 mg of doravirine and 0.25 mg of islatravir in a once-daily formulation.

Lenacapavir complements existing prevention methods such as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis and long-acting injectable cabotegravir.

The Global Fund has provided USD 3 million for governance and capacity building, along with USD701 million in programmatic funding.

WHO’s Regional Validation Committee assessed Denmark in June 2025, followed by the Global Validation Advisory Committee in August 2025.