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Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment

For instance, a woman living with HIV could choose not to go back for more medication because she's scared someone from her community will see her and learn her status

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Last Updated : Nov 25 2017 | 12:34 PM IST

There have been great strides and many important victories in the fight against HIV. Scientific innovations and sustained investment have been the most important weapons in this ongoing battle.

Nevertheless the epidemic retains a powerful grip – especially on people in Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, 19.4 million are living with the virus. In 2016 an estimated 15 000 new infections occurred every week in the region.

Treatment and prevention of HIV are twin endeavours; they rely universally on two elements. The first is the interaction of HIV positive and negative people with HIV services. The second

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