IBD patients access to effective therapy in South Africa - are we regressing back to the past?

Authors

  • David Epstein IBD Africa & Autoimmune Alliance of South Africa
  • Catherine McCormack Arthritis Kids South Africa & Autoimmune Alliance of South Africa

Abstract

Globally, autoimmune diseases are increasing, and a recent population-based study indicates that as many as 1 in 10 people in the UK live with an autoimmune disease.1 If extrapolated to South Africa (SA), these data equate to 6 million South Africans, a number not far behind estimates for HIV infection.

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Published

2024-05-15

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Opinion Piece