
South Africa's Gauteng province recorded improved retention of patients in HIV and tuberculosis treatment programmes during the 2025-26 period, according to The Citizen. Despite the gains, retention among HIV patients still fell short of the set target. The figures point to progress in keeping people on long-term treatment, while underscoring that the province has yet to fully meet its HIV care goals.
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