The HVTN 702 vaccine trial in SA is currently the only HIV trial being conducted in the world.
SEE: Watch 1st person receive new HIV vaccine
In line with World Aids Day tomorrow, a landmark clinical trial to test whether a vaccine regimen can prevent HIV infection in the South African population, kicks off today.
Here’s what people are saying on Twitter:
Tomorrow is #WorldAidsDay which is held on the 1st December each year & is an opportunity to unite in the fight against HIV. ^eN4
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) November 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/Arne_CCC/status/803950745406074880
Not at all. It is the most affected and infected continent in the world,only makes sense #HIVVACCINE #Poorbaba https://t.co/GoPvzdEDIv
— Nesane Ace Mashudu (@Acemashudu) November 30, 2016
Please note that this is not a cure. Don't start acting careless about your life. #HIVVaccine
— Buhle The Beholder ???? (@Twittology111) November 30, 2016
"If an HIV vaccine were found to work in South Africa, it could dramatically alter the course of the pandemic,”… https://t.co/RVHx8XrYEs
— HVTN (@HelpEndHIV) November 29, 2016
