Fighting HIV- Lessons from Brazil
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Brazil's persistent and aggressive efforts to prevent new HIV infections that have played a great role in slowing the spread of the virus and containing the country's epidemic are reported. Brazil's emphasis on prevention as well as treatment has helped to keep its epidemic relatively contained and safe providing a model for the expansion of treatment programs elsewhere.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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China and HIV - a window of opportunity
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The extensive public health programs of Chines government have led to a successful control of HIV infection spread in China. The HIV control strategies also include public education of AIDS and distribution of antiretroviral drugs.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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