This bracelet can help reduce up to half of new HIV infections

According to experts, this ring secretes a substance that can help kill the HIV virus.

You think, this simple white bracelet is just a normal bracelet? In fact, they are a powerful weapon that can help reduce up to half of new HIV infections.

This vaginal ring is a product made of flexible ARV medicated material called dapivirine , which , once inserted into the vagina, slowly releases dapivirine to help women kill the HIV virus . This is a new product announced at the 2016 AIDS International Conference in Durban, South Africa, taking place from July 18-22.

Previously, two clinical trials showed that the dapivirine ring reduced the risk of HIV infection by one third. However, the new analysis provides a more encouraging result, that " divine " ring can reduce the risk of HIV infection by 56% with appropriate users and wear once a month. .

In women who use the ring regularly, this device can reduce the risk of new infections by 75% or more.
This ring has a diameter of 5 cm, similar to the IUD but is coated with dapivirine - which works to prevent HIV replication.

This round works by gradually releasing dapivirine to kill the HIV virus over a period of time like using a normal IUD . After the end of this period, women will convert it to a new ring.

According to statistics, out of 35 million people infected with HIV, half are women with large numbers in sub-Saharan Africa using the drug method and vaginal gel, have failed to reduce the rate HIV infection.

At least 36.7 million people worldwide are infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Since 2000, HIV and AIDS have killed more than 25 million people, and this infection remains the leading cause of death for women aged 15-44 years.

Therefore, scientists and the public health community hope that this bracelet will be a discreet and long-term way to help women and children - especially women in Africa - protect themselves from infection. partners use or do not use condoms.