Microbicides

Trial shows microbicide is safe but not effective

The Population Council has released the results of a microbicide trial conducted in South Africa with the Medical Research Council, University of Cape Town (UCT) and Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) in Isipingo (near Durban), Gugulethu (in Cape Town) and Soshanguve (near Pretoria). The trial found that the microbicide Carraguard was no more effective at reducing HIV transmissions than a placebo. Carraguard was however found to be safe.

TAC Electronic Newsletter

TAC Electronic Newsletter

Contents

  • Memorandum handed over today at Prevention Summit and March
  • Joint TAC/ALP Statement: Participation in UNGASS
    • An email from the Director-General of Health to TAC General Secretary, Sipho Mthathi

Prevention Memorandum

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