Update on the Ring Results and Next Steps for Women's Prevention

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Seventy-five advocates from across Africa came together for a one-day meeting in Johannesburg to discuss the recent dapivirine ring results, what they mean in the broader context of women’s HIV prevention, what comes next and key milestones to plan for. With new programs, funding initiatives and research specifically targeted for women and girls—it was an important juncture to pause, take stock, consider the next few years and plan key advocacy priorities.

Meeting Objectives

• Provide opportunity for advocacy partners to unpack and interpret dapivirine ring results, understanding and interrogating next steps
• Situate the next two years for women’s HIV prevention (research, implementation and funding/policy)
• Identify advocacy opportunities and areas for further engagement

Below, please find the presentations from the meeting as well as useful materials. Meeting report coming soon!

Meeting information

• Meeting Agenda
• Participant Roster
• Evaluation Form

Presentations

• Next Steps for HIV Prevention – Mitchell Warren
• Ring Results: What next? – Annalene Nel & Thesla Palanee
• After ASPIRE: Next steps and new studies – Thesla Palanee
• PrEP & Women: What do we know and what’s next – Megan Dunbar
• PrEP Implementation Challenges and Opportunities in Kenya – Michael Kiragu

Useful Resources

• Dapivirine Ring Results - press releases and statements
• Microbicides Factsheet - updated April 2016
• Px Wire: April–June 2016 - Understanding the Ring Results
• AVAC Microbicides Page
• Microbicides Trials Network
• International Partnership for Microbicides