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ANALYSIS: Move! confuses the ART issue
Given the continuing climate of uncertainty around HIV in South Africa journalists must be careful not to confuse HIV-related information.
Unfortunately an article in this week’s Move! magazine did just that. The article, which addresses how to take medication, deserves a round of applause for mentioning ARVs but goes on to give garbled information that could confuse rather than enlighten.
In addressing the fact that some medications come in courses that must be finished to be effective, there is a small disclaimer advising that medication for TB and HIV fall into this category.
While this is true for TB because it is a curable condition, HIV is a different kettle of fish.
Dispelling HIV myths: Knowledge is power
The Mail & Guardian’s Bonitas health supplement does a sterling job of dispelling common myths around HIV.Loaning and groaning: Suggestions for Swaziland
Do you have an opinion on how Swaziland should use the money loaned to them by South Africa?
Maybe the more pertinent question to ask is: Who doesn’t have an opinion on what Swaziland should spend its hand out on?
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