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South Africa: Campaign Seeks to Curb New HIV Infections

The Bushbuckridge local municipality in Mpumalanga kicked off a Condom Week campaign on Wednesday in an effort to reduce new HIV infections in the area.
Provincial health spokesman Mpho Gabashane said about 3 000 male condoms and 1 500 female condoms would be distributed as part of the campaign.
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2011-02-16

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