title: South Africa: new policy means more opportunities for HIV-positive soldiers.
abstract: In late 2009, the South African government announced that it had approved a new HIV/AIDS policy for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The move means that HIV-positive soldiers will be allowed to serve in foreign deployments and be promoted.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cozac
mesh_terms: D015658:HIV Infections; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D013019:South Africa