South Africa: Sama Welcomes 'Test and Treat' Approach

2 September 2016

Pretoria — The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the adoption of the "test and treat" protocol is a significant step in dealing with HIV and AIDS.

"Having to wait for treatment to start is not a clinically appropriate position. This move is immense and will certainly make a huge difference in our efforts to deal more effectively with HIV and AIDS," said SAMA chairperson Dr Mzukisi Grootboom on Thursday.

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