Advancing the Field of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies

Given that women are the ultimate multi-taskers, it’s no surprise that they resonate with new Multi-Purpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs) – the focus of this episode of Busine$$ of the V. Dr. Bethany Holt, director of the CAMI Public Health Institute, shares with Dr. Dweck and Rachel the common-sense wisdom behind combining reproductive health with HIV and STI protections.

 

In an apt analogy, Rachel compares developing “co-administered” technologies related to women’s health with improvements to toothpaste over the years. Advances in dental health care have been introduced to the formula without requiring any change on the part of consumers. Same toothpaste tube and brush. Because barriers to adoption are a perennial health care challenge, the idea of integrating contraception with a reduction in sexually transmitted viruses is a win-win – especially given the current surge in SDIs in the U.S. and across the world.

 

Tune in to hear Bethany update Dr. Dweck and Rachel about exciting new innovations on the horizon for CAMI, which has steadily built momentum since its 2009 launch of the Initiative for MPTs. You’ll learn about exciting projects in the pipeline – game-changing new public health offerings currently at all stages of development – and about the educational network and resources CAMI provides.

 

You can join CAMI’s Initiative for Multi-Purpose Prevention Technologies for Reproductive Health here.

 

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