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New, improved antiretroviral medication to be released on Wednesday

27 November 2019, 11:20 AM  |
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South Africa has the largest HIV treatment programme in the world and aims to have more than 6 million people on ARVs by December 2020.

South Africa has the largest HIV treatment programme in the world and aims to have more than 6 million people on ARVs by December 2020.

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South Africa has the largest HIV treatment programme in the world and aims to have more than 6 million people on ARVs by December 2020.

The Department of Health will on Wednesday launch a new and improved combination treatment for HIV.

Researchers say the Tenofovir antiretroviral drug or TLD has less side effects and resistance. However, it does carry some risks including possible birth defects.

South Africa has the largest HIV treatment programme in the world and aims to have more than 6 million people on ARVs by December 2020.

Working in conjunction with the department, is Right to Care.

This Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) provides prevention, care and treatment services for HIV and associated diseases and were joined by their deputy Chief of Party in the Free State, Dr Seithati Molefi.

 

The #TLD is a new #HIV treatment. It’s one pill taken once a day. @DrZweliMkhize will be launching it today at Turton Community Health Centre, Umzumbe, Ugu District, KZN @kznhealth pic.twitter.com/pyr5YosjXV

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) November 27, 2019

 

Introducing the new #HIV treatment #TLD. The fastest way to reduce HIV viral load. Today Dr #ZweliMkhize will be introducing #TLD to South Africans @GCIS_KZN @BWiseHealth @SheConquersSA @kznhealth @GovernmentZA pic.twitter.com/QK9n75Tx7v

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) November 27, 2019

 

Reminder: The launch of TLD – a new #HIV treatment – is happening tomorrow at Turton Community Health Centre in Ugu District. Learn about this ground-breaking HIV drug and how it can benefit you. #CheckaImpilo

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) November 26, 2019

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