Gauteng's Department of Health has surpassed its HIV prevention target with the successful rollout of Lenacapavir, initiating over 6,100 people in just one month,
The Gauteng Department of Health has exceeded its initial target for the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention injection, recording more than 6,100 initiations during the first month of implementation across the province.
According to the department, a total of 6,130 eligible clients were initiated on Lenacapavir between 8 June and the end of June, surpassing the provincial monthly target of 4,672 initiations by 31%.
The department described the rollout as a significant milestone in the province's HIV prevention programme.
"Since the commencement of the phased rollout on 08 June 2026, a total of 6 130 eligible clients have been initiated on Lenacapavir across Gauteng, representing 131% of the provincial monthly target of 4 672 initiations," the department said.
