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Season 4, Episode 44
The dapivirine vaginal ring holds promise within the struggle towards HIV. However for the younger girls in Africa who want it most, entry stays a significant problem.
Ladies aged 15 to 24 are disproportionately susceptible to HIV an infection because of a posh internet of things, together with social, cultural, and financial forces.
The silicone ring reduces their threat of an infection by regularly releasing the antiretroviral dapivirine into the vagina.
On this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Bunmi Yekini appears at points equivalent to entry to the ring and the influence the ring has in nations which have accredited its use.
Akhona Gxarisa, a analysis participant within the dapivirine examine in South Africa, shares her expertise of utilizing the ring together with her accomplice and advocates for higher availability of the product.
Patriciah Jeckonia, programme supervisor, coverage and partnerships, at LVCT well being, a non-governmental organisation in Kenya, says that the ring presents “a possibility for girls to forestall HIV and select what works for them when they’re in danger”.
In South Africa, the HIV prevention challenge FastPrEP is elevating consciousness of prevention strategies amongst South African youths. Advertising and marketing and communications coordinator Mbali Jonas explains how that is being achieved, utilizing cell clinics and courier companies.
Nigeria is one nation that’s but to introduce the ring. Oliver Ezechi, director of analysis on the Nigerian Institute of Medical Analysis and professor of maternal, reproductive and youngster well being at Lead Metropolis College, in Nigeria, explains why.
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This piece was produced by SciDev.Internet’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.