BONELA, Sisonke respond on sex workers and ARVs

It is commendable from the contents to note that the ministry is including key populations in its HIV/AIDS programming.

In the stated article, it is reported that Honorable Minister of Health, Dorcas Makgatho, spoke about providing ARV treatment to all sex workers despite their viral load as a preventive attempt to try and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. She recognised and acknowledged sex workers as key populations who also needed protection.  She said that her ministry is ready to make a paradigm shift from curative to preventative health care beginning with primary health care.