Nigeria Moves Toward Nationwide Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Rollout
Last update: March 2, 2026
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National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says Nigeria will roll out twice-yearly HIV prevention injection- Lenacapavir..
Nigeria says it has recorded significant progress toward the introduction and nationwide rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option to strengthen HIV prevention efforts.
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Aderibigbe, Head of Media and Publicity, NACA said the country was advancing preparations for the introduction of Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention option administered twice yearly, as part of efforts to accelerate progress toward HIV epidemic control.
The agency said commodities for the Lenacapavir PrEP programme were expected to arrive in March, paving the way for phased deployment.
“This is part of the government’s commitment to strengthen HIV prevention and accelerate progress toward epidemic control,” the statement said.
NACA said coordinated national efforts had been established to ensure a structured and quality-assured rollout of LEN PrEP across priority states.
“Nigeria is on track for the phased introduction of LEN PrEP, supported by regulatory approval, system preparedness, trained personnel and community engagement strategies,” it said.
The agency said key milestones had been achieved to support implementation, including the completion of landscape and readiness assessments in 10 states: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Federal Capital Territory, Gombe, Kano, Kwara and Lagos.
Regulatory approval for Lenacapavir has been granted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), NACA said.
It added that a National Training of Trainers was conducted in Abuja, followed by step-down training for healthcare workers in the selected states.
According to the agency, information, education and Communication materials have also been developed to enhance public awareness and promote uptake of the new HIV prevention option.
NACA reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening HIV prevention interventions and expanding access to innovative tools aimed at reducing new infections nationwide.
