Advancing Access to LEN for PrEP in Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda

Since its launch in December 2025, LEN for PrEP has been introduced in 10 African countries. Countries put in place plans to introduce LEN quickly. To support the rapid introduction of LEN in three early adopter countries, Lvcthealth in Kenya, Pakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication (Pakachere) in Malawi, and HEPS-Uganda collaborated with Ministries of Health and US Embassies, with support from PEPFAR via AVAC, to:

• Develop demand generation materials for LEN as an additional PrEP option.
• Conduct capacity-building and community engagement to create an enabling environment for LEN introduction.
• Support LEN launch and early introduction, including site activation, data collection and interpretation, and creating platforms for shared learning.

The approaches, resources, and lessons learned from LEN introduction in Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda provide a blueprint for critical product introduction support, led by governments, implementing partners and civil society. These materials and lessons learned can help other countries determine how to effectively prepare for and deliver LEN and future PrEP options.

On this webinar, please join us and representatives from Ministries of Health and our partners to share their experiences with rollout and discuss how these approaches can be adapted to support LEN introduction in other countries.

Speakers:

• Patriciah Jeckonia, Lvcthealth
• Simon Sikwese, Pakachere
• Kenneth Mwehonge, HEPS-Uganda
• Representatives from the Ministries of Health in Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda

Moderator:

• Wawira Nyagah, Executive Director of Access Bridge