NIH press release, February 24th, 2026: NIH-supported trial reduces HIV incidence by 70% in rural populations
Study used technology to extend reach of existing infrastructure, linking people to care. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reduced new HIV cases by 70% in rural Kenya and Uganda by pairing digital tools with tailored HIV services delivered by community health workers and clinicians. This successful strategic implementation of existing healthcare infrastructure and available HIV prevention and treatment options could become a model for reducing HIV inc
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SEARCH SAPPHIRE Phase A Enrollment Completion
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