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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Lenacapavir is an injection given twice a year.
- People can use it to help prevent HIV infection.
- Under deals the drug will cost US$40 a year.
- It will be available in 120 named countries.
- Rollout is planned from 2027 after approval.
- The Gates Foundation gives money and guarantees.
- Indian makers will make cheaper generic medicine.
- Some middle-income countries are left out of deals.
- Campaigners say more money is needed for delivery.
Difficult words
- drug — A substance used for medical treatment.
- injection — A method to give medicine using a needle.
- cost — The amount of money needed to buy something.
- infection — A disease caused by germs in the body.infections
- funding — Money that is given for a specific purpose.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think this drug will help patients?
- What do you feel about the cost of this drug?
- Why do you think training is important for this drug?
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