Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- In a groundbreaking move toward health independence, sub-Saharan Africa has commenced the integration of locally produced HIV medications and diagnostic tools into national health systems-marking the first time African-made treatments have been procured for a national programme like that of Mozambique.

This significant shift comes as the region, which carries nearly 65% of the world's HIV burden, has historically relied heavily on imported antiretroviral drugs and testing kits.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) compromises the immune system, diminishing the body's ability to ward off infections and cancers. Without appropriate treatment, the virus advances to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), the final and m...