Pill protects against HIV
09 December 2015 - 02:44
A pill that protects against HIV has been approved for use in South Africa. Truvada, which contains two antiretrovirals, offers more than 90% protection against HIV if taken every day. The Medicines Control Council announced yesterday that it had licensed the drug.Linda-Gail Bekker, deputy director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, said: " We are in the midst of a prevention revolution and have a great opportunity to begin to reduce infections in all populations, especially those who are youn...
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