By Faith Kwagala
The Ministry of Health has started rolling out Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, in health facilities across Uganda. Officials say the drug can protect a person from HIV infection for six months with a single dose.Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng launched the injectable drug in Lira City on April 17, 2026. The ministry confirmed that Uganda has already secured 19,200 free doses for distribution nationwide.The injection is now available in several hospitals including Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, and Naguru Regional Referral Hospital.Health experts say the rollout is aimed at reducing new HIV infections, especially among young women, fishing communities, sex workers, and other high-risk groups across the country.