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Originally posted by cosmoknight
I really think they are trying to solve this problem the wrong way. Current drugs can't cure AIDS only extend the life of the infected person. As this is nearly a 100% preventable disease it seems they are trying every effort not to deal with the social issues that cause the spread of AIDS. Bilking drug companies out of R&D will only have them stop investing in any new cures, as it won't be profitable for them. Those countries may benefit in the short run but unless they deal with the problem socially they are dooming their populations.
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Interestingly, there was a bit of controversy at the summit regarding prevention vs. treatment. Uganda has implemented a program to promote abstinence before monogamous marriage, which is having some success. The Ugandan representative criticized the U.S.'s promotion of condoms as a solution instead of abstinence.