African women’s HIV prevention advocates have welcomed a major milestone: a 53% price reduction for the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring, announced shortly after ICASA 2025. This marks an important step toward expanding equitable, affordable HIV prevention options for women and girls across Africa.
ICWEA — as a proud member of AWPCAB, the coalition that launched the Choice Manifesto — joins partners in calling for continued action to ensure that women and girls can access the full range of HIV prevention tools without cost or policy barriers.
Read the full joint statement below: AWPCAB-AFRICAN-WOMENS-HIV-PREVENTION-ADVOCACY-STATEMENT-12TH-DECEMBER