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Africa free of New HIV infections (AfNHi) afnhi.org condemns the bill passed by the Ugandan Parliament to criminalize same-sex relationships and sexual and gender identity AVAC Winnie Byanyima State House Uganda PEPFAR Judiciary Uganda afnhi.org/statement/ugan…

Brilliant brilliant submission Lillian Mworeko we salute you! Amandla #fundthering

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice The ring is a user-controlled/-initiated option that can be used discreetly, and some people prefer a long-acting discreet method.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice With simple training, the ring can be inserted by a woman at home, which relieves the burden on healthcare providers.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice DVR is a non-systemic method,which some may prefer because the level of drug circulating in their body is low and may experience fewer &reversible side effects.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice In July 2020, the EMA announced a positive scientific opinion on the ring as an HIV prevention option for women aged 18 and older.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice In January 2021, the WHO recommended that countries offer the ring as an additional HIV prevention choice for women as part of combination HIV prevention.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice WHO has also included the ring in its list of prequalified medicines.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice Regulatory authorities in Kenya,Malawi,Rwanda, SA, TZ, UG, Zambia are currently reviewing the ring for licensure in their own countries.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice Zimbabwe’s Medicines Control Authority approved the ring in July 2021 and South Africa’s Health Products Regulatory Authority approved it in March 2022.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice Countries,such as Zimbabwe &Zambia,are taking steps toward planning for ring rollout – including sensitizing health care providers and initiating pilot studies.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice Following IPM’s withdrawal from FDA review, WHO reiterated its support for countries considering including the ring as an additional prevention option 4 women.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice Women need prevention options that work in their lives. Fund the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring NOW! John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice Country regulators and policymakers have an obligation to help ensure the best range of prevention options for their constituents are made available.John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice No ring no more studies in Africa John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund

#FundTheRing #FacilitateChoice End of the ring means an end to research in Africa John Nkengasong PEPFAR Winnie Byanyima USAID USAIDEastAfrica Africa CDC World Health Organization (WHO) The Global Fund