South Africa: Nation's HIV Rate Stabilising

South Africa's HIV prevalence rate has stabilised over the past six years, according to the government's latest survey of pregnant women, while the rate of new infections has continued to drop, indicating that the country's prevention efforts are beginning to take effect.

According to the 2011 National Antenatal Sentinel HIV Prevalence Survey, released on Monday by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, 29.5% of pregnant women attending state clinics in 2011 were HIV-positive.

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