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'I don't want to die alone' - the challenge of prevention

The government intends to reach all people who need the life-prolonging drugs. UNAIDS
Rural outreach needed for ART
Antiretroviral drugs can help prolong the lives of people who are HIV-positive: but they should go hand-in-hand with prevention measures to guard against infection in the first place. PlusNews looks at the challenges in Botswana, with one of the world's highest prevalence rates.

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