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In the late 1990s cases of HIV/Aids soared in South Africa.
By 1998 almost 3 million people were infected, and Aids was the country’s leading cause of death.
Yet anti-retroviral drugs were too expensive for all but the richest South Africans.
Activists began a long campaign for the right to import and use cheaper versions of the vital drugs.
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By 1998 almost 3 million people were infected, and Aids was the country’s leading cause of death.
Yet anti-retroviral drugs were too expensive for all but the richest South Africans.
Activists began a long campaign for the right to import and use cheaper versions of the vital drugs.
Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
#SouthAfrica #BBCNews
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