Lusaka — Before Zambia's public health sector started providing free antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) to people living with HIV, Ephraim Banda bought his own medication. But his supply was often interrupted and the available drugs changed frequently and he is now one of a growing number of HIV-positive Zambians who have developed resistance to both first- and second-line ARV drug regimens.
Third-line regimens are often unaffordable or unavailable to people living with HIV in developing countries. Banda spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about his experience of running out of treatment options.
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