Lesotho: Optimized Treatment for Children in Lesotho

press release

Optimized Arv Saves the Life of a 2-Year Old Girl

Lerato is a 2-year-old living in rural Lesotho. Her mother is living with HIV, but she never disclosed her status to her husband and family. Due to fear of stigma, Lerato's mother decided to quit taking her antiretroviral (ARV) treatment even though she was pregnant. Lerato was born with HIV--but she was not tested and her HIV status remained unknown.

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