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Lekwa Local Municipality Convenes Local AIDS Council to Strengthen Response to HIV/AIDS and Social ills

Lekwa Local MunicipalityRef: https://lekwalm.gov.za/lekwa-local-municipality-convenes-local-aids-council-to-strengthen-response-to-hiv-aids-and-social-ills/

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Collected on 9 September 2026

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This document is a media statement from the Lekwa Local Municipality announcing the convening of the Local AIDS Council on 2 September 2026. It reports that the council brought together stakeholders to strengthen coordinated action on HIV/AIDS and related social issues such as substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence. The council promotes access to the newly launched Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection, available at healthcare centres.

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Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection

A newly introduced injectable HIV prevention medication officially launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 5 June 2026. Community members are encouraged to visit their nearest healthcare centre to access this service.

Who it is for: residents of Lekwa Local Municipality, especially those at risk of HIV infection
How to act on it: Visit the nearest healthcare centre

The document's recorded date is 5 June 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The LAC is also planning to take information and education initiatives directly into communities to raise awareness about HIV prevention and other social ills affecting the quality of life of residents.

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https://lekwalm.gov.za/lekwa-local-municipality-convenes-local-aids-council-to-strengthen-response-to-hiv-aids-and-social-ills/

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Key Takeaways

Lekwa Local Municipality
Local AIDS Council
2026-09-02
HIV/AIDS
social ills
Lenacapavir
5 June 2026
Mbonani Mayisela Street
Beyers Naude Street
Lekwa Local Municipality
Local AIDS Council
Democratic Alliance
President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa