ARVs alone won't save HIV infected mothers

Although almost half of all maternal deaths in South Africa are caused by HIV-related complications, there is no evidence yet that the government's antiretroviral drug programme has led to a lower chance of pregnant women infected with the virus dying during pregnancy, childbirth or within 42 days thereafter.

http://mg.co.za/article/2013-04-19-00-arvs-alone-wont-save-hiv-infected-mothers/