South Africa: Women in SA Could Have Access to a Three-Monthly HIV Prevention Ring By 2026

[spotlight] A flexible silicone ring that slowly releases antiretrovirals is one of just two long-acting HIV prevention products registered for use in South Africa. Results from a new study might pave the way for a longer-acting version of the vaginal ring that provides three months of protection at a time, as opposed to one month with the current ring. Elri Voigt reports on these findings and looks at how the one-month ring has influenced HIV prevention choices in South Africa.



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Publish date : 2024-11-04 11:50:14

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