About this episode

The episode investigates the efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, focusing on a new prevention shot called Lenacapavir.

The Threshold is a new seven-part series from Foreign Policy about the fight to end infectious diseases around the world. In this episode, the team investigates what it will take to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic – including Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Similar to HERO, The Threshold is made possible in part through funding from the Gates Foundation. If you like this episode, follow The Threshold wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• infectious diseases
• HIV prevention
• public health
• global health
• pharmaceuticals

Keywords

• HIV
• AIDS
• Lenacapavir
• prevention
• infectious diseases
• Gates Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foreign Policy

Products: Lenacapavir

More episodes of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO)

• The Economics of Safety · September 8, 2026 · 30 min
• Coming Soon: What Could End Gender-Based Violence? · September 1, 2026 · 2 min
• Lake Uru Uru and the Potential of Nature-Based Solutions · March 18, 2026 · 33 min
• Lion Queens · March 11, 2026 · 27 min
• The Future of the Climate Movement · March 4, 2026 · 32 min
• Coming Soon: Season 9 · February 25, 2026 · 3 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO) podcast page.