“Dallas Buyers Club,” a powerful cinematic journey, transcends its narrative to catalyze awareness in sexual and reproductive health. Matthew McConaughey’s portrayal of Ron Woodroof sparks dialogue on HIV, pushing boundaries and challenging stigmas. This blog explores the movie’s profound impact, dissecting its influence on public perception and healthcare advocacy.
HIV and AIDS have been two of the most challenging health crises in recent history, with a profound impact on individuals, communities, and societies worldwide. In this article, we will explore the history of HIV and AIDS, examine the lingering homophobia, highlight recent medical breakthroughs, and suggest ways to change social perceptions while emphasizing prevention techniques.
ART Of Battling HIV: An Interview With Dr. Niveditha Manokaran Sakshi Arya interviewed Dr. Niveditha Manokaran and talked about Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), which is a treatment for HIV. Dr. Manokaran is a dermatologist, venereologist, sexual and reproductive health worker, and most importantly an HIV specialist based in Sydney, Australia. However, it would be less to define her …
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Homophobia and HIV: How Stigma Fuels The Epidemic The AIDS epidemic brings along with it painful stories of people who were cast away, ignored and discriminated against; the homophobia that was rampant before was only fueled further by the moralistic high-ground that the AIDS epidemic conveniently provided it with. The fueled discrimination and prejudice placed …
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