The advances presented at the International AIDS Society congress are extraordinary.
A drug called lenacapavir has shown 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV transmission in women.
The problem is the high cost of lenacapavir, which makes it inaccessible to developing countries.
Gilead Sciences, the company that developed the drug, is being pressured to allow the sale of generics in low and middle income countries.
The production cost of lenacapavir could be significantly reduced if mass produced.
Conclusion: Lenacapavir represents an extraordinary advance in the fight against HIV, but its high cost and need to make it accessible in low-income countries present significant challenges.