Sasog warns sustained HIV treatment access is critical

WITH World AIDS Day approaching, the South African Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Sasog) have underscored the critical role that obstetricians and gynaecologists continue to play in the country’s HIV/AIDS response.

- ANITA NKONKI

The organisation says South Africa has made major strides in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. It is explained that through improved antenatal care and access to antiretroviral therapy, thousands of women living with HIV are giving birth to HIV-negative babies every year.