The microbicide field evolves quickly as research progresses and broader responses to HIV/AIDS change over time. Links to the materials below are provided for completeness, but some of the information may be outdated. It is highly recommended that more recent publications are checked before considering the items below for citation.

Expert Consultation on Microbicide Introduction, 2006

With funding from the European Community, IPM hosted a one-day consultation, Understanding Microbicide Introduction in Africa and India, in Toronto, Canada, in August 2006. The meeting brought together leading experts in the reproductive health, microbicide and broader HIV/AIDS fields to discuss experiences from the introduction of reproductive health products and factors impacting microbicides in developing countries. The meeting informed the design of studies IPM is commissioning to model the impact of microbicide introduction on communities in select developing countries.

>> View or download meeting report and presentations

Microbicides 2006 Access Symposium

IPM and the World Health Organization co-hosted a meeting, Country Preparedness for Microbicides in Developing Countries, at the Microbicides 2006 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, in April 2006. Speakers discussed the timeline for microbicide introduction, the challenges to introduction and use at a country level, and lessons to be learned from the introduction and use of the female condom.

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Country Preparedness Studies: South Africa and Zambia, 2004

In 2004, IPM commissioned Health and Development Africa and JHPIEGO/ Zambia to undertake studies in South Africa and Zambia respectively to understand the context and identify likely stakeholders for the future introduction of microbicides.

>> View or download A Country Preparedness Assessment of Microbicide Introduction and Use in South Africa (pdf)
>> View or download Microbicide Country Preparedness Assessment: Zambia (pdf)

Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction, 2004

In 2004, IPM worked with the University of Cape Town, EngenderHealth and the Population Council to interview policy-makers, service providers, community leaders and potential microbicide users to explore issues most likely to facilitate or hinder microbicide introduction and use.

>> View or download Paving the Path: Preparing for Microbicide Introduction (pdf)