People living with HIV still face discrimination DW 11/30/2024
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Yana Kolpakova experienced severe discrimination in Russia, with medical professionals suggesting she undergo sterilization and insultingly attributing her health issues to drug use.
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Stefania Hrydina described a negative experience with healthcare in Ukraine, feeling ostracized even by her adoptive mother due to her HIV status.
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Valentina Mankiyeva relayed a distressing interaction with a neurologist who questioned the health of her child, reflecting the ignorance surrounding HIV still pervasive in society.
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UNAIDS data highlights that Eastern Europe and Central Asia represent 93% of new HIV cases in these regions, alongside increasing HIV-related deaths.
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