Channel: BBC News Africa

Category: News & Politics

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Description: There’s been a major development for sexual health in South Africa. The country has just approved the dapivirine vaginal ring for women aged 18 and older to reduce the risk of HIV. The ring is believed to be a game-changer in the fight against HIV/AIDS The ring was developed by the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM). Subscribe: bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: bbc.com/africa Facebook: facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica Twitter: twitter.com/bbcafrica Instagram: instagram.com/bbcafrica