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From: Sandra Phoenix
Gel Breakthrough Changes Face of Africa AIDS Fight
Fri, Jul 23, 2010 9:56 AM
South Africa, a nation of about 50 million, has an estimated 5.7 million people infected with HIV, more than any other country. It is the largest recipient of PEPFAR funds.
The researchers say the gel, known as a microbicide, can protect four out of 10 women from HIV infection.