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SOUTH AFRICA: New law favours AIDS orphans
JOHANNESBURG, 8 December (PLUSNEWS) - Following a recent High Court ruling, orphaned HIV-positive children in South Africa are now able to access antiretroviral treatment more easily.
The existing Child Care Act had previously denied foster parents or caregivers permission to have a child in their care tested for HIV or receive medical treatment.
Liesl Gerntholz, spokeswoman for the AIDS Law Project, said it was a landmark decision by the court, as the ruling would benefit thousands of orphaned HIV-positive children.
Gerntholz was quoted by the South African Broadcasting Corporation as saying: "We are happy with the ruling, at least now there is a way forward. Kids can now get treated."
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