The South African Medicines Control Council have approved the use of a drug that is set to revolutionise the prevention of HIV in the country.

The drug Truvada, which is administered in the form of a pill, was approved for use in November with the official announcement made on Tuesday.

Speaking to News24 about the drug, Department of Health Deputy Director General of HIV, TB and Women and Child Health, Dr Yogan Pillay said it was already used in combination with other medication for treatment of HIV, but has now been approved for use as prevention.

The drug which prevents HIV, works up to 100% of the time if taken daily.

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