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Intervention in Africa, 2000
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Cost per life year saved
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|---|
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Prevention
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Blood Screening
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$3.35
|
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STD control & management for sex workers
|
$3.95
|
| |
Voluntary Counseling & Testing
|
$22.03
|
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Short-course ARV treatment for pregnant women (proposed)
|
$140*
|
|
ARV treatment
|
Generic Drugs (proposed)
|
$140*
|
| |
Patented Drugs
|
$560**
|
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Full price in 2000
|
$10707.09
|
- *Clinton Foundation deal with Indian generic makers; **Price to Africa of HAART from big firms Source: Masaki E. et al. "Cost-effectiveness of HIV Interventions for Resource Poor Countries: Setting Priorities for HIV/AIDS management
