Two independent AIDS researchers, Anthony Brink and Chris Rawiins, who also dispute the scientific consensus on the link between HIV and AIDS, have come out in support of Mbeki's article. 
Watafiti wawili huru wa UKIMWI, Anthony Brink na Chris Rawiins, wanaokataa kile kinachosemwa na sayansi kuhusu uhusiano kati ya VVU na UKIMWI, wameunga mkono kile alichokiandika Mbeki.