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Breaking down legal barriers to HIV information access

BANGKOK, 9 February 2012 (PlusNews) - While a number of Asian and Pacific countries are addressing legal barriers to accessing HIV information and treatment, there is still a gap between policy and implementation, say officials. full report

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VIENTIANE, 2 December 2011 (PlusNews) - Kinoy Phongdeth, 34, was one of the first four people given antiretrovirals (ARVs) when the medication initially arrived in Laos in 2003. Now, there are 1,600 people on treatment and the number is expected to jump to 7,000 by 2015, according to the government. full report

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