Positive Health – Episode 1
Susan Cole and Denis Onyango were joined by phenomenal guests: Dr Vanessa Apea from SHARE Research Collaborative (also Phoenix Health Movement Co-Founder!) and Rev. Jide Macaulay CEO of House of Rainbow & Co-Chair of One Voice Network (OVN).
We discussed a wide range of issues on the health inequalities faced by Black communities living with & at risk of HIV including PrEP access, intersecting forms of discrimination & disadvantage faced particularly in healthcare highlighted in the new report by National AIDS Trust & OVN on primary care and impact of stigma, as well as actions individuals can take to address it and systemic changes needed now – and lots more!
This episode was streamed live on 28 April 2025
Short Clips from Episode 1
Why do some people living with HIV stop going to their Doctor?
What role is the church playing in the HIV response?
How can GPs improve their health care for Black people living with HIV?
Why did we start Positive Health?
What changes are needed in healthcare to better help people living with and affected by HIV?
What can we do to improve access to PrEP?
What could you do if you have negative experiences in healthcare?
How does Stigma make the HIV epidemic worse?
YouTube Shorts from Episode 1
Why do some people living with HIV stop going to their Doctor?
What role is the church playing in the HIV response?
How can GPs improve their health care for Black people living with HIV?
Why did we start Positive Health?
What changes are needed in healthcare to better help people living with and affected by HIV?
What can we do to improve access to PrEP?
What could you do if you have negative experiences in healthcare?
How does Stigma make the HIV epidemic worse?
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