The ring that could help save womens lives
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Thousands of women are infected with HIV every week in Africa. Many can't persuade their partners to wear a condom, so it was hoped that a new form of protection could be a real game-changer.
It's a small silicon ring which encircles the cervix and releases antiretroviral drugs, lowering the women\\u2019s risk of contracting HIV. Their partners aren't supposed to feel it, and so shouldn't even need to know it\\u2019s there.
People Fixing the World first reported on the HIV ring five years ago. We find out what\\u2019s happened since.
Presenter: Myra Anubi\\nReporters: Ruth Evans and Rosie Blunt\\nSeries producer: Tom Colls\\nSound mix: Annie Gardiner\\nEditor: Penny Murphy
Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk\\nImage: Agnes holds up a dapivirine ring
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