HIV Voices Archives

HIV Voices

We continue to work with local and global partners to make a positive impact for people living with HIV, and we are committed to helping contribute to the future of HIV prevention and care. Hear from HIV community voices around the world who are advocating for people living with HIV.

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From stigma to strength: HIV activists from Lebanon and Russia share their personal stories

Elie Ballan and Elena Ivanova discuss learning about their HIV status, how they overcame stigma and fear, and their work to inspire others living with HIV

July 2, 2021

How this HIV activist prioritizes wellness in his day-to-day

Paris Mullen shares why it's so important to make self-care a daily habit

February 11, 2022

It’s about more than science to these lifelong HIV researchers

Our scientists discuss why people are the center of our work in HIV

June 21, 2021

Dr. Fauci on the HIV/AIDS epidemic: Ending it by 2030 is "doable"

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIAID, sits down with MSD’s Dr. Julie Gerberding to reflect on early HIV innovations and the challenges that still remain in ending the epidemic

June 16, 2021

Why we can’t stop fighting for women living with HIV

As a woman living with HIV, Cathy Elliott says we need to speak openly about sexual health

May 28, 2021

One researcher’s lifelong fight for HIV prevention

Mike Robertson, M.D., has spent his career fighting for HIV prevention; now, he’s optimistic about a bright future

November 18, 2020

From Kenya to the U.S., she’s helping lead the fight against HIV

Growing up in Kenya during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis inspired MSD’s Dr. Bern Ng’eno to commit her life to improving HIV treatment and care

November 13, 2020

Lessons from dual pandemics

A conversation with MSD Chief Patient Officer Julie Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., about her early work caring for people with HIV and AIDS, and the parallels of the AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics

July 6, 2020

From isolation to empowerment: Stories from the HIV community

We sat down with two advocates for the HIV community to learn about their journeys through diagnosis and depression.

July 2, 2020

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