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International News South Africa: Migrants "Hamper Fight Against AIDS in Gauteng"November 19, 2007 On Thursday, the Gauteng AIDS Council said the province is providing antiretroviral treatment to more than 70,000 people, exceeding the 2007-08 goal. However, the province faces unique difficulties with migrants in search of work, said Gift Moerane, a council member. "The numbers of people coming to the province to seek a better life are increasing," he said. "Because of economic conditions, to survive some make money out of sex." The prevention program for youths has also helped change sexual behavior, said Brian Hlongwa, health member of the Executive Council. Business Day (Johannesburg) 11.16.2007; Sibongakonke Shoba  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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