“Worldwide, South Africa is the only country that makes a significant contribution to AIDS-related research while also having a high HIV prevalence rate. Following the discovery of anti-retroviral drugs, HIV/AIDS-related research is stabilizing in developed countries in favour of other health-related
outputs. Conversely, South Africa has been increasing its HIV/AIDS research over the last decade. As it grapples with treating its infected population and advancing
scientific research, South Africa could benefit from international scientific
collaboration and new multinational science centres.”
