What role do antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) play in containing the AIDS epidemic?
ARVs can increase people’s quality of life, allowing them to work again and support their families. However, the World Health Organization estimates only 700,000 of the 5.8 million people in need of ARV therapy have access to it. In Africa, only 8 percent of people in need of treatment are receiving it. The biggest barrier is cost.
