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Some things you might not know about HIV
November 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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In this talk we take a look at some of the current issues around HIV including PrEP, ageing with HIV, stigma, U=U, criminalisation and looking at the progress on treatments and potential vaccines and cures. All from the point of view of an involved patient.
About the speaker:
Running parallel with a career in EFL/ESOL teaching in the UK and faraway places, Cathy has lived with HIV for over 20 years and campaigned actively for HIV treatment for all worldwide. This is as well as being involved in other human rights organisations since coming to Edinburgh in 2000.
Kickoff at 7pm sharp.
No tickets required … just turn up and join the fun!
This is event is free to attend, although we will be asking for donations at the end of the talk. Participants are under no obligation whatsoever to donate, however please rest assured that the money we collect doesn’t end up in anyone’s pocket – it is used to fund our overhead costs, and travel/accommodation for our speakers who come from further afield.
Accessibility: The talk is on the top floor of the store, however there is however a lift available for customers to use.