Resource Library

The Future of ARV-Based Prevention and More

The pipeline of non-vaccine HIV prevention products includes oral pills, vaginal rings, vaginal and rectal gels, vaginal films, long-acting injectable antiretrovirals and more. Also pictured are the range of multipurpose prevention technologies in development that aim to reduce the risk of HIV and STIs and/or provide effective contraception for women.

Community/Advocacy

Stakeholder Conversations to Inform Delivery of New HIV Prevention Methods in South Africa

Little is known about what is needed for health care providers to ensure adequate counseling on method choice, referral mechanisms, and supportive follow-up with regards to multiple biomedical HIV prevention methods. The goal of these conversations with stakeholders in South Africa was to gain input on implementation considerations from provider and potential end-user perspectives, as…

Stakeholder conversations to inform delivery of new HIV prevention methods in Zimbabwe

Little is known about what is needed for health care providers to ensure adequate counseling on method choice, referral mechanisms, and supportive follow-up with regards to multiple biomedical HIV prevention methods. The goal of these conversations with stakeholders in Zimbabwe was to gain input on implementation considerations from provider and potential end-user perspectives, as well…

Modelling Impact of Injectable Cabotegravir for PrEP on Drug Resistance

An important consideration in the scale-up of injectable cabotegravir (CAB) for PrEP is the potential for development of Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor (INSTI) resistance. To help stakeholders understand this issue further, Professor Andrew Phillips from University College London shared the results of an exercise modelling the impact of the introduction of CAB for PrEP on…

Financing & Costing, Testing

Product Introduction/Implementation Project Planning for Next-Generation PrEP

Early data from clinical trials has indicated that Cabotegravir (CAB) for PrEP is safe and effective. With an accelerated timeline for introduction of CAB for PrEP, AVAC and WHO convened a think tank to strategize about demonstration projects and other planning for product introduction.

HIV Testing and Injectable Cabotegravir (CAB for PrEP) Introduction: What are the implications for HIV prevention scale-up and the HIV response?

One challenge which has emerged with the introduction of CAB for PrEP is the risk of Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor (INSTI) resistance amongst people who acquire HIV while taking CAB as prescribed. To address emerging evidence around testing algorithms and INSTI resistance in CAB users, AVAC and WHO convened a think tank with program implementers,…

Testing

Stakeholder conversations to inform delivery of multiple HIV prevention methods in Kenya

This report highlights findings from stakeholder conversations implemented in Kenya as part of the PROMISE Collaboration to gain input on implementation considerations for the introduction of the PrEP ring alongside oral PrEP and future inclusion of additional prevention methods for women

Research, Service Delivery

HIV prevention options during pregnancy and breastfeeding – what’s in the pipeline?

Slide presentation given at HIVR4P 2021 providing a broad overview of HIV prevention options for pregnant and breastfeeding populations.

Research

Creating Demand for PrEP Among Adolescent Girls & Young Women

Slide-deck Review of HIV, PrEP and Contraceptive Focused Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

Demand Creation/Marketing