Dapivirine HIV Ring: A Gamechanger For African Women

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The EU’s backing for a new prophylactic vaginal ring containing dapirivine is being seen as a welcome addition to efforts to tackle the spread of HIV in lower resourced countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. But there are still some hurdles to overcome before it can be made available to those who are in most urgent need.

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African women stand to benefit from a new HIV prophylactic ring • Source: Shutterstock

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