The HIV prevention drug that could save millions of people – if they can afford it

CAB-LA injections offer stigma-free protection for those at risk - particularly women in Africa. A deal with pharmaceutical companies is crucial

Someone was blowing a whistle. A crowd with placards surged into the conference room, chanting PrEP costs pennies, ViiV's greed kills". Not an obvious slogan, but everyone in the room knew what it meant.

The protesters took over the stage, denouncing pharma's greed" at the microphone. On the platform, those whose session had been interrupted smiled, even applauded. Thank you for your advocacy. Please allow the session to continue," read prepared slides on the overhead screens.