Article: HIV/AIDS in Africa: South Africa's Leadership is Crucial

Akukwe, Chinua
Precinct Reporter
08-21-2003
The recent announcement that South Africa's government will roll out a
comprehensive anti-retroviral treatment program by the end of September
2003 is a major step in the right direction for the estimated 5 million
South Africans living with HIV/AIDS. It is also a giant step forward for
the more than half-a-million South Africans that need immediate access to
antiretroviral therapy. A comprehensive and effective treatment plan for
South Africa is also welcome news to South African families that dread the
death of a loved one from AIDS: Every day, at least 600 South Africans die
of AIDS associated illnesses.

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