Southern Africa: Pregnant, Positive and On HIV Treatment for Life

[IRIN]Johannesburg -In theory, protecting babies from HIV infection has become relatively simple: a process involving drugs for the woman before she gives birth and then for the baby after birth. But not in Lesotho, where poor health and transport infrastructure have meant that HIV-positive people living in remote mountain regions are often the last to receive care and treatment; doctors and nurses are in short supply; and almost a quarter of the population lives with HIV.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news