The World Health Organisation has raised the level of CD4 cell count at which people living with HIV are eligible for treatment. This certainly comes as good news. However, challenges await. At the moment, Uganda contributes only 10% of the funds needed to fight against the pandemic. Even with the previous level of 350 CD4 cell count, only half of those eligible for treatment were getting it. Experts now believe that with political will, the new target can be achieved, writes, JOHN AGABA
There is good news for people living with HIV. Last month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released new treatment guidelines, raising the level below which people living with HIV are eligible for free treatment. WHO called upon health authorities worldwide to start early treatment in adults whose CD4 cell count falls to 500 cells per cubic millimetre or less.
John Agaba
New Vision
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