Another comment from a reader on the decision to supervise activities of named groups of people with HIV ...

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The urgent need for increased treatment is evident, yet investment from both inside and outside of the country remains grossly insufficient. In 2007, the Government of Myanmar spent just $0.70 USD per person on health care, with a paltry $200,000 USD allocated for HIV/AIDS in 2008. This sum is hugely disproportionate when compared to the extent of the needs and availability of resources. The government of Myanmar has proven its ability to treat HIV/AIDS patients in the public sector, but must commit the necessary resources to scale-up. More details at http://doctorswithoutborders.org/press/release.cfm?id=3200