The Children of Malawi

In 2007 alone, 68,000 people succumbed to the disease. Many of these deaths could have been avoided if the country had greater access to antiretrovial drugs.
Kristen Ashburn

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In many parts of the continent (like Zimbabwe, where this photo was taken), the deaths could have been avoided if there was greater access to antiretroviral drugs.

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