November 3, 2010

Venezuela to Guarantee Free HIV Meds in 2011

The Venezuelan government will soon guarantee access to antiretroviral medication to people living with HIV, VenezuelaAnalysis.com reports. In 2011, HIV-positive people in Venezuela will receive guaranteed treatment and free medications. Also, the country’s health ministry AIDS program will start using rapid HIV testing. Currently, five people die of AIDS-related illness each day in Venezuela, yet the country has no laws governing HIV/AIDS policy.

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