In Myanmar (was Burma) no money for HIV drugs - have to meditate instead.

I love to meditate but its terrible when needed medicine is denied to sick people.


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Without drugs, HIV patients in Myanmar turn to meditation, herbs
(AFP)

7 May 2005


YANGON - For three years Phyu Phyu Thin has volunteered to work with HIV patients in military-ruled Myanmar, but like many charities, hers is unable to offer life-prolonging drugs.

HIV patients in Myanmar That has prompted many patients to turn to traditional herbal medicines and Buddhist meditation, which offer some comfort if not a cure.

“Sometimes I feel very sorry for the patients. We can only provide counseling and education. We have no medicines like anti-retroviral drugs,” Phyu Phyu Tin says.

“Our contribution is very limited and that makes me very sad,” she says

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the drugs in burma.

No more patent nonsense barring burma from making the drugs.

Pills should go to those who need them, worldwide. Humanity is one.