Faster HIV testing planned

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Updated March 12, 2008 08:51:46

Testing for HIV/AIDS in Solomon Islands is likely to become a faster process in the next 12 months. The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health says plans are in place to have blood samples verified at the National Public Health Laboratory rather than sending samples to Australia for confirmation.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Doctor George Manimu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Solomon Islands; Doctor James Auto, President of the Solomon Islands Medical Association

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