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News Briefs Namibia to Start Distributing Drugs to HIV Positive Pregnant WomenDecember 21, 2001 Namibian Health Minister Libertine Amathila said the ministry would begin distributing the drug nevirapine to pregnant HIV-positive women to prevent transmission of the virus to their babies. Studies show the drug can reduce HIV transmission during labor by up to 50 percent. It will initially be made available to 500 women in the nation. Back to other CDC news for December 21, 2001 Associated Press 12.20.01  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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