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October 2000

Framework for treating OIs

The HIV/AIDS and STDs Directorate of the Department of Health releases its detailed ‘Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic and HIV-Related Diseases in Adults.' The document states that "HIV causes immune system damage through the effects of ongoing viral replication and this ultimately leads to AIDS."

Beat It! 2000 Episode 5 - Special report

Video clipIn this episode we looked at how a badly run public healthcare system unnecessarily put people's health at risk when treatment was available.


~15-10-2000