Care of People With HIV/AIDS
Treatment and Support Services
Important initiatives are underway to bring life-prolonging drugs and treatment to people living with HIV/AIDS. But access to drugs is only one of the many things that people with HIV infection need if they are to live healthy, productive lives. Comprehensive Care: Meeting a Wide Range of Needs While access to medicines is extremely important, the needs of people with HIV/AIDS extend far beyond drugs and health care. HIV/AIDS care strategies therefore need to be comprehensive. Comprehensive care and support rest on several pillars, and need to include voluntary HIV counseling and testing so that people can know their HIV…
