Pampa M :
Wonderful video Ronaldo. Thank you.
It is time HIV is treated like cancer or any other ailment, without separate clinics. Just having persons visit clinics that are separate to other health centers, creates stigma. I do know people will say that HIV is multifaceted and therefore needs special attention. However, that special attention (think separate clinics) in itself keeps people from seeking treatment and furthers discrimination. Now, with better meds, HIV patients/victims can attain the U stage, while other persons walk around spreading other sexually transmitted infections like Herpes 1 and 2, Syphilis and Chlamydia, the first two without a cure, and the other 2 leading to eventual mental illness or infertility, respectively, if not treated early (don't be afraid to do your tests- some STIs don't have symptoms but have long term consequences when not treated). Why the discrimination against HIV patients then?
I am proud of Ronaldo for creating this video and other HIV patients who continue to share their story. If we don't discriminate against cancer, why discriminate against HIV?
Long post, yes... but message is important.
2026-09-24 17:59:42