Workplace HIV treatment breaks stigma, denial, discrimination
Living with AIDS programme 124

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Khopotso Bodibe
/ May 19, 2003
/ Health

It is estimated that about 20 percent of the 350 000 metal industry workforce is infected with HIV, while only a few employers provide treatment for workers. This lack of progress is still of great concern, despite moves by some big names in the private sector to implement a comprehensive treatment plan in the work place. Khopotso Bodibe reports.

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Workplace HIV treatment breaks stigma, denial, discrimination
Living with AIDS programme 124

by Khopotso Bodibe, Health-e News
May 19, 2003

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<p>It is estimated that about 20 percent of the 350 000 metal industry workforce is infected with HIV, while only a few employers provide treatment for workers. This lack of progress is still of great concern, despite moves by some big names in the private sector to implement a comprehensive treatment plan in the work place. Khopotso Bodibe reports.</p>
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