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Bangkok Post - March 22, 2001
Though the scheme would not provide anti-retroviral drugs for HIV/Aids patients, treatments for side-illnesses resulting from low immunity would be included, she said.
"The price of the anti-retroviral drug is not an important factor. "What we're concerned about is whether it can really help improve the health of people with HIV/Aids," said Mrs Sudarat.
She insisted the quality of services would not be inferior and the people would receive proper treatment.
Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of fake eligibility cards going on to the market.
The public health minister said local Thai Rak Thai members and politicians reported that fake gold cards had surfaced in the Northeast and Central Region.
"Some people are trying to discredit us and our policy," she said.
In the South, people had spread rumours that the scheme would not include treatment for some illnesses and diseases.
Mrs Sudarat said she had asked provincial health chiefs to clarify the matter with the public.
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