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Health Scare

December 2007 | Ratings Update

Rising incidents of HIV / AIDS will continue to put an enormous strain on the government's healthcare budget over the forecast period. While the authorities are pursuing preventive measures, much more work has to be done. HIV/AIDS is now the number one cause of death among Guyanese aged 25-44, leading

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