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Universal Pneumococcal Vaccine: A Game Changer

UNIVERSAL PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE MAY TRANSFORM DISEASE PREVENTION Why in the News ? Scientists have developed an experimental protein-based pneumococcal vaccine using reverse vaccinology, showing broad protection against multiple Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes in mice. The research marks an early step towards a universal vaccine against pneumonia, meningitis and other pneumococcal diseases. Pneumococcal Disease and Need for …

23Feb 2026

Zimbabwe Launches Lenacapavir HIV Drug

ZIMBABWE ROLLS OUT LONG-ACTING HIV PREVENTION DRUG LENACAPAVIR Why in the News? Public Health Initiative: Zimbabwe has launched rollout of long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir. Global First Mover: It is among the first countries offering a twice-yearly injectable HIV preventive treatment. LENACAPAVIR AND HIV PREVENTION STRATEGY Long-Acting Protection: Lenacapavir provides six months’ HIV prevention …

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Universal Pneumococcal Vaccine: A Game Changer

Zimbabwe Launches Lenacapavir HIV Drug

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