AIDS DRUGS ARE AFFORDABLE SAYS WORLD BANK REPORT
September 1st, 2006
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE THAI government and the World Bank are claiming that developing countries can afford to treat AIDS patients with free anti-retroviral drugs. In a joint report, they note that of the estimated 40 million people worldwide infected with HIV, only 700,000 people are being treated with the new therapy. By contrast, in May 2006 Thailand was providing treatment for approximately 78,000 AIDS patients, more than 90% of those needing treatment. The report concluded this was achieved through effective prevention campaigns, comprehensive district ...
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