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Additional US millions for AIDS

    JOHANNESBURG

    The fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa is expected to be strengthened through new funding from the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

    According to a US embassy statement, South Africa has received approximately US $30 million in additional assistance to complete its $70 million allocation for 2004 under the AIDS relief plan.

    PEPFAR represents America's unprecedented five year, $15 billion commitment to fight HIV/AIDS globally.

    In South Africa the plan supports the government's comprehensive programme to provide anti-AIDS treatment for more than 53,000 people, as well as prevention, palliative care, and support to orphans and vulnerable children.

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