Almost a decade after they were first proven to be safe and highly effective, game-changing medicines to cure hepatitis C are becoming more widely available in South Africa. But not all the regulatory and other challenges behind the delay have been overcome, and access remains relatively limite.
City governments should take ownership of their role in shaping a better future for all, including people who use drugs, as most voters would love to see cities where marginalised and vulnerable groups are cared for. Changes in local government personnel should not mean setbacks for existing an.