South Africa: 20 Million South Africans Have Been Tested for HIV

27 September 2012

Pretoria — More than 20 million South Africans have come forth to be screened and tested for various diseases, including HIV, since President Jacob Zuma launched the HIV, Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign in 2009.

The HCT campaign has been one of government's most important strategies to combat HIV and Aids and TB as it aims to ensure that people know their status so that they can receive early treatment.

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