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WATCH | Bhekisisa: Why these three women use anti-HIV pill, vaginal ring

About 500 people in South Africa get infected with HIV each day — a number Mbali Jonas from the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation wants to reduce to zero.

Effective treatments have evolved over the years.
Effective treatments have evolved over the years. (123rf.com/PENCHAN PUMILA )

About 500 people in South Africa get infected with HIV each day — a number Mbali Jonas from the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation wants to reduce to zero.

They’re doing this by telling youth about medications that can stop HIV infection.

We take you to their communities and show you how they work.

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