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HIV/AIDS
Research from E. Bendavid et al has provided new information about HIV/AIDS
July 7th, 2009
"Since 2003, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been the most ambitious initiative to address the global HIV epidemic. However, the effect of PEPFAR on HIV-related outcomes is unknown," scientists in the United States report. "To assess the effect of PEPFAR on HIV-related deaths, the number of people living with HIV, and HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. Comparison of trends before and after the initiation of PEPFAR's activities. 12 African focus countries and 29 control countries with a generalized HIV epidemic from 1997 to 2007 ( 451 country-year observations). A 5-year, $15 billion program for HIV treatment, prevention, and care that...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-07-07)
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