Microbicides Position Statement

Microbicides: A Global Priority

Canadian Federation for Sexual Health (CFSH) believes that the development of a safe and effective microbicide [i] would be one of the most important advancements in sexual and reproductive health since the development of the Pill over 30 years ago. Microbicides are desperately needed as an alternative for sexually active individuals whom are unable to use condoms consistently and correctly. CFSH advocates for increased public awareness about microbicides and more funds from both the private (pharmaceutical companies) and public sectors(government) to support this important health initiative.

Sexual and reproductive health will be optimized when:

Health educators and service providers include information on microbicides and advocate the role for them in all sexual and reproductive health education campaigns and resource materials.
Health Canada and associated funding bodies (such as the Canadian Institute for Health Research) dedicate funds for microbicide research.
Pharmaceutical companies invest in microbicide research and development.
The federal government promotes and supports microbicide research worldwide.
The federal government works with appropriate organisations to ensure that once microbicides are approved, they are accessible and affordable for people in Canada and abroad.

As a member of the Microbicide Advocacy Group Network (MAG-NET)[ii], CFSH works to educate the public about microbicides and to promote microbicide research and development across Canada.

Updated May 28, 2008 ML

[i] Definition: A microbicide is a chemical agent that kills or deactivates disease causing microorganisms, known as pathogens. Microbicides can be applied to the vaginal or rectal wall in the form of a gel, cream or suppository, providing protection against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and in some instances can prevent pregnancy.

[ii] This network is facilitated by the Canadian AIDS Society. MAG-NET is also affiliated with the Global Campaign for Microbicides sponsored by the Centre for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) in the USA. See Global Campaign for Microbicides for more information.

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Microbicides Position Statement Microbicides: A Global Priority Canadian Federation for Sexual Health (CFSH) believes that the development of a safe and effective microbicide [i] would be one of the most important advancements in sexual and reproductive health since the development of the Pill over 30 years ago. Microbicides are desperately needed as an alternative for sexually active individuals whom are unable to use condoms consistently and correctly. CFSH advocates for increased public awareness about microbicides and more funds from both the private (pharmaceutical companies) and public sectors(government) to support this important health initiative. Sexual and reproductive health will be optimized when: Health educators and service providers include information on microbicides and advocate the role for them in all sexual and reproductive health education campaigns and resource materials. Health Canada and associated funding bodies (such as the Canadian Institute for Health Research) dedicate funds for microbicide research. Pharmaceutical companies invest in microbicide research and development. The federal government promotes and supports microbicide research worldwide. The federal government works with appropriate organisations to ensure that once microbicides are approved, they are accessible and affordable for people in Canada and abroad. As a member of the Microbicide Advocacy Group Network (MAG-NET)[ii], CFSH works to educate the public about microbicides and to promote microbicide research and development across Canada. Updated May 28, 2008 ML [i] Definition: A microbicide is a chemical agent that kills or deactivates disease causing microorganisms, known as pathogens. Microbicides can be applied to the vaginal or rectal wall in the form of a gel, cream or suppository, providing protection against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and in some instances can prevent pregnancy. [ii] This network is facilitated by the Canadian AIDS Society. MAG-NET is also affiliated with the Global Campaign for Microbicides sponsored by the Centre for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) in the USA. See Global Campaign for Microbicides for more information.
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