Purpose of this technical update

To summarize current evidence and the WHO (World Health Organization) revised guidance regarding use of contraception by women at high risk of acquiring HIV. Programmatic implications and the USG response follow on page two.

Who are the audiences for this brief?

• U.S. Government family planning (FP) and HIV program managers and technical staff at global and country level
• Ministry of Health and national policy makers responsible for FP and HIV programming
• FP and HIV programs implementing organizations