A report from the CSIR shows that despite a fall in HIV cases, 230 000 new cases were reported in 2017.
The major problem identified in the report is the fact that people still do not want to understand the consequences of unprotected sex. Over 60% or an estimated 4.4 million people currently receive HIV treatment.
The report does not mention the cost of treatment, but calculation shows that the state is spending millions annually on drugs to fight HIV and AIDS.
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