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Government to intensify HIV/AIDS campaign
Andiswa Mesatywa. 01 December 2004. News24.com. Republished courtesy of News24.com
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The government vowed on Wednesday (01 December 2004) to intensify its comprehensive campaign against HIV/AIDS including prevention, treatment and home-based care.
At its final meeting of the year in Pretoria, the cabinet noted that the number of people receiving antiretroviral therapy had increased to just under 20 000 by the end of October.
The number of people making use of voluntary counselling and testing services rose from 412 696 in 2002/03 to 690 537 in 2003/04.
The cabinet said: "Government wishes to express its solidarity with those affected by HIV/AIDS and it vows to intensify all elements of the campaign, working with structures of civil society." |
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