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Evolution of HIV Management: A 40-Year Retrospective World AIDS Day

Presented from India by Dr. Ravindran Gherard

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Over four decades, the management of HIV has undergone a transformative journey. From the initial discovery in the early 1980s to the present day, advances in antiretroviral therapies, research, and global awareness have reshaped the landscape of HIV care. The evolution has not only extended the...

Case Summary

The speaker discusses the significant progress made in HIV/AIDS treatment over the past 43 years, transforming it from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition. They emphasize the importance of community leadership in driving this progress, highlighting the shift from individual efforts to collective action in demanding better healthcare and research.

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Dr. Ravindran Gherard

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Professor and HOD of Family Medicine, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore

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