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Free ARVs For Saudi Nationals

December 2006 | Industry News

Saudi Arabia has announced that HIV/AIDS patients in the country can receive free treatment at government hospitals. It is estimated that providing antiretrovirals (ARVs) will cost the state approximately $2,700 a month. However, expatriates will still be sent home after initial

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