Jewish religious ethics mandate access to antiretroviral drugs in developing countries
Spira, S.C.; Wainberg, M.A.
Journal of the International Association of Physicians in Aids Care 3(1): 7-11
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-1097 PMID: 15112418 DOI: 10.1177/154510970400300102Document Number: 238933
The plight of millions of HIV-infected individuals without access to antiretroviral (ARV) medications constitutes an enormous problem. Religious values can influence policymakers in public and personal health issues. This article posits that Jewish religious law mandates the broadest possible access to ARV medications for HIV-infected individuals, and argues that wealthy countries must assist poorer ones to facilitate access.