HIV treatment 'failing' in Africa

More than a third of patients on HIV medication in sub-Saharan Africa die or discontinue their treatment within two years of starting it, a survey shows.

The US researchers also found evidence that in cases where patients had to pay for ARVs, some stopped treatment.

But it showed success rates vary depending on the programme and country. Full Story »

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Topics: Africa, HIV/AIDS
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Oct 16, 2007 - 9:27 AM PDT
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