Aids programmes help the bottom line

24 July 2016 - 02:00
By ASHA SPECKMAN and NOMPUMELELO MAGWAZA

HIV/Aids was once considered a major threat to business in South Africa, but over the last decade big companies have invested millions in treating and supporting affected staff, helping to stabilise their workforces.

The accelerated rollout of HIV/ Aids programmes over the last decade was in response to the business sector's concern at the impact of the disease after the government failed initially to respond with a targeted antiretroviral programme.

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