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Are children living with HIV being left behind? What the stats tell us

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Focus, Healthcare system, HIV/AIDS, Latest, Spotlight

Massive gains have been made in reducing new HIV infections and deaths in children. Yet, many of the statistics for children still look worse than those for adults. Elri Voigt asked experts why this is the case and what factors prevent children living with HIV from starting and staying on the treatment that can keep them healthy.

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Are children living with HIV being left behind? What the stats tell us

8 million people living with HIV in SA, according to latest estimates

Posted in: Focus, Healthcare system, HIV/AIDS, InFocus, Latest

The number of people living with HIV in South Africa has for the first time reached the eight million mark. Of these, around 6.2 million are on treatment, according to new estimates. Marcus Low reports.

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8 million people living with HIV in SA, according to latest estimates

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