Kenya HIV Prevention (CR)
Kenya approves roll out of vaginal ring to protect women from HIV
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published - Nov 30, 2024, 07:30 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:10 PM EST
Kenya’s ministry of health has approved the nationwide roll out of a vaginal ring to help women protect themselves from HIV. The Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DPV-VR) works by releasing the anti-HIV drug dapivirine over a period of one month. Women using the ring have praised its effectiveness, saying they prefer it to daily Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs. (AP video shot by: Zelipha Kirobi)
