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By women, for women: A story of rings, research and resolve

15 August 2022

This dynamic photo story from the International Partnership for Microbicides explains how the dapivirine vaginal ring was conceived, and the journey it has taken to becoming an HIV prevention choice for women.

Topic(s): Community/Advocacy, Research

Product(s): Dapivirine Vaginal Ring

Population(s): Adolescent Girls and Young Women, Cisgender Women

Source(s): IPM

Type: External Link

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