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'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV

Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive, came to Rio de Janeiro's famed Ipanema Beach to participate in a campaign called "Tackle HIV.

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Retired Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is living with HIV, appeared on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Ipanema Beach to join the “Tackle HIV” campaign. He emphasized that “people are still afraid of those three letters,” highlighting ongoing stigma around the virus. The event aims to raise awareness and reduce fear surrounding HIV in Brazil.

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