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A New Tool to Keep Breastfeeding Moms Safe from HIV Infection

Mother breastfeeding a baby in Kenya 2016.

A recent article in The Lancet HIV describes results of a study on the safety of the dapivirine vaginal ring for preventing HIV in breastfeeding mothers—and consequently protecting their babies, as well. We recently spoke with lead author Dr. Lisa Noguchi, Jhpiego’s Director for Maternal and Newborn Health, about the real-life implications of these findings.