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Gareth Thomas speaks on HIV stigma at Rio AIDS Conference

Former rugby star discusses isolation and discrimination tied to the virus at the International AIDS Conference.

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What to know

  • Former rugby star Gareth Thomas publicly addressed HIV stigma at the International AIDS Conference in Rio.
  • Thomas highlighted ongoing isolation and discrimination despite medical progress in treating HIV.
  • His remarks underscore that social barriers remain a significant challenge for people living with HIV.

“People are still afraid of those three letters”

Gareth Thomas, Former rugby star, HIV-positive advocate · NPR News ↗ · Sep 11

Gareth Thomas Former rugby star, HIV-positive advocate

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    • aidsconference.bsky.social

      🧬 Advances in #HIV science have transformed prevention & treatment. Yet stigma & discrimination stand in the way of progress. @npr.org explores the impact of HIV stigma, with perspectives from the 26th International AIDS Conference, including #AIDS2026 International Co-Chair Beatriz Grinsztejn.

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    • bermaninstitute@mastodon.world

      The unending fight against the stigma of HIV : NPR https://www. npr.org/2026/09/12/g-s1-142404 /hiv-aids-brazil-stigma

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