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Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

(1940–2009) Politician

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Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was a politician.

Quick Facts About Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

Born: October 9, 1940
Died: December 16, 2009
Profession: Politician

About Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

[Wikidata] South African politician (1940-2009)... | [Wikipedia] Mantombazana "Manto" Edmie Tshabalala-Msimang OMSS was a South African politician. She was Deputy Minister of Justice from 1996 to 1999 and served as Minister of Health from 1999 to 2008 under President Thabo Mbeki. She also served as Minister in the Presidency under President Kgalema Motlanthe from

Quotes by Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

I can't stop working. The health of the nation depends on it.

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Depends

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I think garlic is absolutely critical. Lemon is absolutely critical to boost the immune system. Olive oil is absolutely critical ... just…

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Boost

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Beetroot, garlic, lemon ... and buy a bottle of olive oil. All these things are very critical.

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Bottles

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I think the TAC was just a disgrace, a disgrace not only to the [health] department but a disgrace to the whole…

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Country

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I don't know how many [South Africans] with HIV would want to take anti-retrovirals.

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Hiv

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The fact is that some of the mice [tested on with AZT] have contracted cancer. It attacks bone marrow. It is very…

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Bone marrow

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South Africa is the only country in the world who gives AZT to health workers for needle-stick injuries. It's very doubtful that…

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Country

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There is not substantial data that AZT stops the transmission of HIV from mother to child. There is too much conflicting data…

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Children

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Today I want to dispel this myth, because it is absolutely not true .[ that ARV's work ] The pharmaceutical industry and…

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Drug

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We (the ANC government) have no plans to introduce the wholesale administration of these drugs in the public sector. ARVs are not…

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Administration

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AZT was never meant to treat HIV. It was meant to treat cancer and, when it was discovered to be toxic, the…

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Cancer

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Raw garlic and a skin of the lemon - not only do they give you a beautiful face and skin but they…

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Beautiful

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