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Ethiopia to Give AIDS Drugs Free of Charge to Poor source: Reuters UK | Oct 29, 03 | submitted by Ryan

Addis Ababa - Ethiopia said Tuesday it planned to distribute anti-retroviral drugs for free to poor people living with HIV/AIDS.

Up to 2.2 million Ethiopians are HIV-positive out of a population of some 70 million.

"Preparation is underway to enable people who cannot afford (the drugs) and certified as HIV/AIDS positive (to) get access to anti-retroviral drugs free of charge," the Health Ministry said in a statement.

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Oct 30 Wow. The african governments really seem to be taking an offensive stance on dealing with the AIDS epidemic. Aplause!

- Ryan from Canada

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