Africa:  Anti-HIV Gel a 'Step Forward' for HIV Research

SciDev.Net, 22 July 2010

The first vaginal microbicide gel that significantly reduces a woman's risk of HIV infection has provided renewed hope for the HIV/AIDS community following the disappointment of ... read more »

South Africa:  Cabinet Hails Study On HIV Gel

BuaNews, 21 July 2010

Cabinet has welcomed the study on a vaginal gel which has been found to reduce the risk of HIV infections in women, calling it "groundbreaking news". read more »

South Africa:  Scientists Proclaim Breakthrough in HIV Prevention

allAfrica.com, 20 July 2010

Scientists have proclaimed a breakthrough in research into the use of an antiretroviral microbicide which they say could prevent more than 500,000 new HIV infections in South ... read more »

South Africa:  Hope Springs From a Microbicide Study Conducted in Aids-Ravished Vulindlela

Health-e, 20 July 2010

In Vulindlela, the winter grass is yellow and an icy wind blows off the white-coated Drakensberg. But in the small collection of park homes that make up the local clinic and ... read more »

Africa:  Massive Leap Forward for HIV Prevention

Health-e, 20 July 2010

In one of the biggest advances in HIV prevention in decades, a vaginal gel containing an antiretroviral drug has been proven to protect almost four out of 10 women from HIV. read more »

South Africa:  Finally, Positive Results From a Microbicide Trial

PlusNews, 20 July 2010

The HIV prevention world is abuzz with excitement following news of the first clinical evidence that a vaginal gel - known as a microbicide - can help to prevent sexual ... read more »

South Africa:  Study On Risk-Reducing Gel Welcomed

BuaNews, 20 July 2010

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS have welcomed a study conducted on a vaginal gel which is said to reduce the risk of HIV infections in women if used before and after ... read more »