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'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV
That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.
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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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