The health minister, Dr Obadiah Moyo in a statement read before the national assembly said his department was selecting the best ARVs for their patients on the market.
A statement read in parliament on his behalf read:
We select the best available ARV regimens for people living with HIV in Zimbabwe, based on their safety, availability in the global market and cost.
…DTG is effective and causes a rapid treatment response with evidence of viral suppression. The ministry will continue to mobilise resources to ensure that the best ARV medicines are available to all that are in need of them. The ministry advises lifestyle changes including low fat diets, regular exercise and cessation of smoking
Zimbabwe has been hit by a drug shortage for the greater part of 2019 mainly due to lack of forex.
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