14 September 2001

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SA cannot afford anti-retrovirals now – Health minister

South Africa's Health minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has made it clear that her budget does not allow for anti-retroviral treatment, but she has recommitted herself to treating opportunistic infections, boosting people's immune systems and addressing nutrition as a matter or urgency. She also refuted reports that Government was de-emphasising spend on HIV/AIDS.
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Children ask simply for the basics
Living with AIDS – Programme 47

The death of parents due to HIV/AIDS is leaving a growing number of children vulnerable and in need of care. The more fortunate are taken in by grandparents or other relatives, but this does not protect them from the a life of poverty where food and clothing is scarce and often they are turned away unconstitutionally from schools because they can't afford school fees. In this audio report we hear from amongst others, a young girl from the Northern Province.
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Living with AIDS – Programme 47

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