South Africans living with HIV/Aids have been given new hope. They might soon have access to treatment and better care, after the Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, announced plans to almost double the amount spent on HIV/Aids. Over the next three years, R3,3 billion (400 million US dollars) will go towards extending preventative programmes and finance "medically appropriate" treatment for HIV/Aids.
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