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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Product Development

Background:

  • Women globally face concurrent needs for contraception and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS.
  • Current reproductive health technologies are single-purpose (contraceptive or anti-infective) and do not meet this dual need effectively.
  • Existing single-indication technologies require separate administration and management, failing to address a significant reproductive health gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review an integrated approach for developing Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs).
  • To outline a product development strategy for MPTs designed for simultaneous contraception and STI protection.
  • To identify needs, define development roadmaps, and address gaps in the MPT pipeline.

Main Methods:

  • An iterative MPT product development strategy was employed.
  • Key components included needs assessment, defining Target Product Profiles (TPPs), and pipeline analysis.
  • Regulatory considerations, candidate prioritization, and advocacy were integral to the process.

Main Results:

  • An integrated MPT development strategy was formulated.
  • The strategy addresses global variations in reproductive health priorities.
  • Significant gaps in the current MPT pipeline were identified.

Conclusions:

  • MPTs offer a promising solution for simultaneous contraception and STI prevention.
  • The reviewed strategy provides a framework for advancing MPT development.
  • Continued investment and advocacy are crucial for realizing the potential of MPTs.