The experts say estimates of new H.I.V.infections are down by about fifteen percent in Africa, south of the Sahara Desert.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

South Africa has more than five million people infected with H.I.V., the largest number of any country.

VOA: special.2009.07.29

Along with H.I.V., South Africa also has high rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and tuberculosis.

VOA: special.2010.04.28

West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami is the only other British-based player to feature for the Swiss, who will face tournament favourites Spain, Chile and Honduras in Group H in South Africa.

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