ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International Partnership for Microbicides

Okay kiddo, so you know how some germs can make us sick? Well, there are some special kinds of germs called microbicides that can help protect us from getting sick.

Now, different countries around the world are working together to study and create these microbicides. They call this working together an "international partnership for microbicides".

This means that scientists and researchers from different countries are sharing their knowledge and ideas with each other to come up with the best possible microbicides to keep people safe and healthy.

When they find a good microbicide, they test it on volunteers to make sure it works well and doesn't cause any harm. Then, if it is safe and effective, they can start making and using it to prevent people from getting sick.

So, by working together in this partnership, scientists and researchers are able to create better microbicides that can help people all over the world stay healthy and safe from harmful germs.