Hope as new HIV vaccine goes on trial in South Africa

Dubbed the HVTN 702, the vaccination is being carried out among South African adults. The vaccine, which was preceded by the HVTN10, is the only vaccine that has shown some protection against the virus. PHOTO: COURTESY

The march towards an HIV vaccine has moved a notch higher with the launch of a new vaccine test.

Dubbed the HVTN 702, the vaccination is being carried out among South African adults. The vaccine, which was preceded by the HVTN10, is the only vaccine that has shown some protection against the virus.