Global Campaign for Microbicides (GCM) is a

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which promotes the development and use of

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to improve health. The campaign is housed at

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History

The Global Campaign for Microbicides was founded in 1998 at the XII International AIDS Conference. The GCM has awarded several grants, and reviewers include decorated

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s such as Dr. John Jain.

Projects

When the microbicide

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was found to be associated with increased risk of contracting HIV, the GCM led an effort to raise awareness that it should not longer be used.

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* {{Microbicides for sexually transmitted diseases Microbicides Non-profit organizations based in Seattle Organizations established in 1998 Health campaigns