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Could New Anti-HIV Pill Reshape AIDS Strategy in Africa?

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Public health experts gained another weapon in their battle against AIDS on Monday, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an HIV drug for preventive use. This will help pave the way for its authorization in developing countries.

The drug, called Truvada, is expensive, but if deployed smartly could do considerable good in Africa.