Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa and Uganda , is one of the scientific highlights showcased at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, better known as HIVR4P 2024, in Lima, Peru.
Lima, Peru — Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa and Uganda , is one of the scientific highlights showcased at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, better known as
"These findings confirm that lenacapavir for PrEP has the potential to transform the global HIV prevention landscape for people of all genders," said Beatriz Grinsztejn, the President of the International AIDS Society , a nd also a member of the PURPOSE 2 study team, and an HIVR4P 2024 Organising Committee member.
The dapivirine vaginal ring is flexible silicone ring that is inserted in the vagina and slowly releases an antiretroviral drug called dapivirine, according to AVAC - an international non-profit organisation that is a key player in the global fight against HIV. A study conducted in five African countries - the CATALYST study - shed light on women's choices when it comes to HIV prevention on the continent . Conducted in Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, the study found that many women selected the dapivirine vaginal ring when offered a choice of PrEP methods.
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