University of KwaZulu-Natal pharmacologist Andy Gray agreed.
“I do not think SA’s epidemic is getting worse. Prevalence would also be expected to increase as mortality drops because of antiretroviral therapy. More persons living with HIV are living longer,” Gray said.
“The more important figure is the incidence, or the number of new cases.”
Gray said localised data would “help us to focus on areas of greatest need and to identify ‘host-spots’ where specific groups might be missed”.