The essentials of life will determine what the inessentials are going to be.

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"Many of these people are destitute and unable to pay for the essentials of life, let alone for expensive HIV treatment, " he added.

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Our priority task is to get practical help to the people in the disaster zone and ensure they have all the essentials for life.

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Truckloads of food, water and essentials for daily life were sent to New Orleans from American corporations and non-profit organisations.

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