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In February 2023 Beyonce broke the record for the most Grammy wins in history! During her speech, she paid tribute to her Uncle Johnny who passed away from HIV related complications. So this week, Sarah and Jess discuss Beyonce and Uncle Johnny.

Sources

Who is Beyoncé's late gay uncle Jonny? | Daily Mail Online

Beyoncé honours late uncle with release of Renaissance film on Aids Day | The Independent

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This week is part 2 of taking a look at how achievable the WHO goal, of reaching zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, really is. This week we focus on the challenges some countries may face trying to hit this target and we hear a really interesting rant from a listener around HIV language.

Sources

Fears of hidden HIV epidemic in eastern Ukraine as war takes its toll (telegraph.co.uk)

New HIV infections quadruple in parts of Asia and the Pacific (telegraph.co.uk)

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Say our intro!

It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!

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Is there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!

Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.

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If there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!

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We have discussed the likelihood of the UK meeting the Government target of reaching zero new HIV transmission by 2030, but what about the rest of the world? This week Sarah and Jess take a look at the plan set out by WHO.

Sources

Why the HIV epidemic is not over (who.int)

Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022-2030

Get Involved With Our Podcast!

Say our intro!

It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!

Rant or a Rave

Is there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!

Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.

Suggest a topic

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You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!

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The HIV Podcast is back for 2024 with a stonker of an episode! When it opened it was the worlds largest centre for people living with HIV. Their pioneering, patient centred, approach to HIV care helped thousands - at one point around 2,000 people a week! If you haven't guessed yet, this week Sarah and Jess are talking about London Lighthouse.

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Sources

London Lighthouse - Wikipedia

Fight for survival | | The Guardian

Lighthouse West London | Cindex (camden.gov.uk)

MayDay Radio | London Lighthouse (maydayrooms.org)

Terrence Higgins Trust (rbkc.gov.uk)

London Lighthouse (Hansard, 19 June 1998) (parliament.uk)

Christopher Spence CBE | Guardian Public Service Awards | The Guardian

INTERVIEW / The lives and deaths of Christopher Spence: He has been many things to many people. Then something happened to a close friend that focused him on one clear goal | The Independent | The Independent

Obituary: The Revd Andrew Henderson (churchtimes.co.uk)

John Shine obituary | Aids and HIV | The Guardian

Heritage blog: AIDS and the Hospice | St Helena Hospice

MY BACKGROUND (johnshine.co.uk)

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Join Sarah and Jess for an end of year special episode of The HIV Podcast! They have their usual bonkers chat while taking a look back over a very eventful year! A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us - we just couldn't do this without you!

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POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)

Voting closes on 31st December 2023

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You may remember a while back we dedicated an episode to finding links between HIV and chocolate. Well this week, Sarah has undertaken the task of trying to link one of Jess's loves, crisps, to HIV.....and this, is how the Gary Lineker episode was born!

Podbible Listeners Choice Awards

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Voting closes on 31st December 2023

To send us you 'Welcome to The HIV Podcast' intro, voice note it to 07727666791

Sources

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-7499239/Gary-Lineker-frightened-thought-AIDS-1988-Euros.html

https://m.allfootballapp.com/news/EPL/Lineker-frightened-himself-with-thought-that-he-had-AIDS-during-1988-Euros/1818154

https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/15/gary-lineker-leads-support-gareth-thomas-celebrity-big-brother-star-reveals-hiv-diagnosis-10745500/

https://metro.co.uk/2015/04/03/gary-lineker-calls-nigel-farage-a-dk-after-his-comments-on-hiv-5133953/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-referendum-nigel-farage-andrew-marr-brexit-ukip-vote-leave-immigration-migrants-hiv-ban-from-uk-a7077716.html

Gary Lineker - Wikipedia

CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure - Northwestern Now

Gary Lineker hits out at 18 months of 'hell' second refugee he took in endured in Home Office system | Daily Mail Online

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Join Sarah and Jess as they take a look at the amazing amount that Madonna has done, and continues to do, for the positive community. This goes way beyond just fundraising and includes some truly remarkable HIV awareness raising tactics.

Podbible Listeners Choice Awards

Click through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast!

POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)

Voting closes on 31st December 2023

Sources

https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/02/09/madonna-hiv-aids-activism-interview-jonathan-ross/

https://www.poz.com/blog/madonna-heartfelt-tribute-celebration-hiv-aids-community

Martin Burgoyne - Wikipedia

https://www.hivplusmag.com/people/2018/8/16/remembering-madonnas-facts-about-aids#toggle-gdpr

Madonna gracefully replies to rumours she had HIV in throwback video (thepinknews.com)

Philanthropy and activism of Madonna - Wikipedia

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Bug chasing - urban myth or dark reality? This week Sarah and Jess turn the spotlight on 'bug chasing', one of the terms given to people actively trying to contract HIV. They also discuss how Sarah would make an amazing cleaner at a sex party and celebrate reaching listeners in 175 countries!

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Sources

Bug chasing and gift giving: the potential for HIV transmission among barebackers on the internet - PubMed (nih.gov)

Bugchasing - Wikipedia

The Gift (2003 film) - Wikipedia

BBC NEWS | Health | HIV 'bug chasers': Fantasy or fact?

Exploring HIV ‘Bugchasing’ And ‘Gift-Giving’ Amongst Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Social Cure/Social Curse Approach | Nottingham Trent University

The Gift | Documentary Heaven

Do some people really want to get HIV? I spoke to 'bug chasers' around the world to find out (yahoo.com)

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It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get through an entire episode without getting completely sidetracked.....almost...

Huge thank you to everyone that sent us a voice note!

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In part 2 of this pair of episodes looking at the aim to reach zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, Sarah and Jess take a more in-depth look at the main objectives of 'prevent, test, treat and retain'...and as always, they've got thoughts!

Sources

Towards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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