Antiretroviral therapy has revolutionized the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Surveillance analyses of a large population in rural South Africa make a compelling case that sustained support for this therapy is essential.
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John-Stewart, G. Persuasive evidence on HIV policy. Nature 495, 452–453 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/495452a
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