Motsoaledi Calls for Cheap ARVs
Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has stated he will not bow to pharmaceutical companies who are crying foul about government’s intentions to buy cheaper anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs).
Motsoaledi, who delivered his budget vote in Parliament, says despite South Africa being the biggest consumer of ARVs in the world, government continues to pay the highest price for the life saving drugs.
“Lets put it in this house once and for all - there is no choice. We must purchase ARVs at the lowest possible cost from whatever source, whether inside or outside the country,” explains Motsoaledi.
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Motsoaledi, who delivered his budget vote in Parliament, says despite South Africa being the biggest consumer of ARVs in the world, government continues to pay the highest price for the life saving drugs.
“Lets put it in this house once and for all - there is no choice. We must purchase ARVs at the lowest possible cost from whatever source, whether inside or outside the country,” explains Motsoaledi.
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