EXITING NEWS FROM THE WORLD AIDS CONFERENCE.
Study of Microbicide Gel Shows Reduced Risk of HIV & Herpes Infections in Women
VIENNA, AUSTRIA (July 20, 2010) — Researchers have achieved an important scientific breakthrough in the fight against HIV and genital herpes with a vaginal gel that significantly reduces a woman’s risk of being infected with these viruses. The results of the ground-breaking safety and effectiveness study of an antiretroviral microbicide gel study were reported today by the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria.
Family Health International (FHI) President of Research Ward Cates Chairs this press conference. The first 20 minutes are well worth watching. Some of the questions following give serious food for thought.
RFFA and FHI recently announced our partnership at Montreal.