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“Anti-retrovirals could halt Aids spread in five years”

February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Medical | Author: Editor

“Anti-retroviral treatments (ARVs) and universal testing could stop the spread of Aids in South Africa within five years, a top scientist says.  Dr Brian Williams says the cost of giving the drugs to almost six million HIV-positive patients in the country would be $2-3bn per year.  Only about 30% get the life-saving drugs, he said, but early detection and treatment would prevent transmission”

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