Rage Over 'Poison' As AIDS Treatment South African's fears disputed by others By Laurie Garrett STAFF CORRESPONDENT
July 8, 2002
Barcelona, Spain - The minister of health for South Africa yesterday called drugs used to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child poison.
Her nation's top court ruled last week that the government is required to permit use of such drugs. The South African government of President Thabo Mbeki has consistently opposed widespread use of anti-HIV drugs, citing their toxicity, costs and health-care infrastructure issues.
When free drugs have been offered by humanitarian organizations, the government has argued that HIV simply may not exist.
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