New HIV prevention tool yields positive feedback
The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) says an antiretroviral ring, approved by the European Medicines Agency recently, will empower women to protect themselves against HIV.
SANAC says the committee's given positive feedback on the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring as an HIV prevention tool.
The silicone ring - which will expand HIV prevention options for women - releases ARV medicine over 28 days in the body.
SANAC says Europe's approval will help pave the way for its rollout.
https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/iss-new-interventions-needed-stop-women-child-abuse/
The council's said in a statement that Dapivirine will be especially helpful to women who cannot negotiate for safe sex.
It says the youth, who are hardest hit by HIV/ AIDS in South Africa, will also benefit.
The ring was tested on more than 3 000 young women in two studies in four African countries, including SA.
