India Donates Medication to Treat HIV
“It’s been so long that I’ve been on medication that most of the time I forget that I have HIV. ART allows individuals like me to maintain healthy immune systems, reduce opportunistic infections. It also reduces my chances of transmitting it,” he said.
Monday 14 August 2023 | 18:14
Dr Rachael Devi, Minister for Heath Dr Atonio Lalabalavu, Indian High Commissioner P.S Karthigeyan and representatives from the Indian High Commision.
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) is a crucial treatment for individuals afflicted with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), utilizing anti-HIV medications.
The standard approach involves a blend of drugs, often referred to as “highly active antiretroviral therapy” (HAART), aimed at suppressing HIV replication.
Its potential to heal, empower, and cultivate resilience among HIV-positive patients is undeniable.
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Last week, the Ministry of Health received antiretroviral medications from the Indian High Commission in Fiji.
It included 360,000 adult tablets and 36,000 pediatric supplies.
A People Living with HIV (PLHIV) representative said the treatment would be a game changer.
“It’s been so long that I’ve been on medication that most of the time I forget that I have HIV. ART allows individuals like me to maintain healthy immune systems, reduce opportunistic infections. It also reduces my chances of transmitting it,” he said.
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