4.6m South Africans Took HIV Test – Motlanthe

Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 11:57
More than 4.6 million South Africans took an HIV test since April, according to Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe
More than 4.6 million South Africans took an HIV test since April, according to Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe.

Speaking at a World AIDS Day event in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, Motlanthe pointed out that of this number, 800 000 (17 percent) tested positive for HIV.

He explains: "It means that friends, colleagues and families should talk about HIV in their workplaces, homes and communities, and take appropriate action to care for those infected and affected."

To read the article titled, “Motlanthe commemorates World AIDS Day,” click here.
Source: 
Mail&Guardian

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