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The Microbicides Media and Communications Initiative (MMCI) is a unique multi-partner collaboration housed at the Global Campaign for Microbicides designed to help the wider microbicide field anticipate and respond proactively to the communications challenges posed by the conduct of large scale effectiveness trials in Africa and other resource-limited settings.

In the past two years, the MMCI has grown in scope and impact in order to respond to the growing needs and advancing science of the field. The initiative works in the HIV prevention and microbicides field to create and support a community of practice by providing a venue to exchange information and solicit input from peers.

Membership includes the communications officers of all the organizations currently sponsoring clinical trials of microbicides as well as clinical trial investigators, site study staff, and key advocacy networks. Thus, it provides a unique window into the perspectives and information needs of a wide variety of constituencies.
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MMCI members, Sarah Harlan, FHI, and Brad Tytel, GHS, conduct one-on-one media trainings and mock interviews as part of MMCI's M2008 Communications Support Booth. Photo by: Beth Robinson, FHI
What are microbicides?

Microbicides are compounds that can be applied inside the vagina or rectum to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. A microbicide could be produced in many forms, including gels, creams, suppositories, films, or as a sponge or ring that releases the active ingredient over time. At present, an effective microbicide is not available.