HIV treatment success: Sustaining lifelong care is key

People living with HIV who remain on treatment now have a life expectancy comparable to HIV-negative individuals, thanks to improved, simplified antiretroviral therapy (ART) over the last 30 years. Despite progress, HIV remains a leading cause of premature death in sub-Saharan Africa, with disengagement from ART being a significant issue. In South Africa, 6.1 million people are on ART, but…

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