How would a once-weekly pill compare with the daily HIV treatment currently used in South Africa?
A new once-weekly HIV treatment is in the spotlight as it is showing promise in clinical trials, raising the possibility that some people living with HIV could one day take their medication once a week instead of every day.
The development comes as researchers increasingly explore long-acting HIV treatments that could reduce the frequency of medication while maintaining viral suppression.
But how would a once-weekly pill compare with the daily HIV treatment currently used in South Africa?
Taking antiretroviral medication every day is still a central part of HIV treatment in South Africa.
