The HIV Podcast

In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.

In episode 4 we focus of the work of Smiley Pool, who first went over to Romania as a press photographer for the Houston Chronicle and went on to document, over two decades, the work of the remarkable people making a difference to these children's lives.

Sources

Through the White Door — Smiley Pool Photography

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In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.

In episode 3 we focus on the experience of Steven Doyle, who gave up life in Ireland, to volunteer in Romania and help care for the children in orphanages, hospitals and on the street. An incredible individual who continues to support those living with HIV.

This episode is dedicated to Nicu Bordian.

Sources

https://stevendoylephotographer.com/

European AIDS Treatment Group | Diversity is Strength (eatg.org)

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In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.

In the second episode we take a look at the steps Romania took to support these children and how things changed.

Sources

"Life Doesn't Wait": Romania's Failure to Protect and Support Children and Youth Living with HIV: III. Background (hrw.org)

Romania: Ceausescu's Children - HIV Outcomes

Pediatric AIDS in Romania – A Country Faces Its Epidemic and Serves as a Model of Success - PMC (nih.gov)

Recent trends in HIV and other STIs in the United Kingdom: data to the end of 2002 | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)

2022-HIV-key-populations-data-tables.ods (live.com)

A pioneer who remains an icon for those treating HIV infections in the young - Children in Distress

Ceausescu’s children | Romania | The Guardian

Mark Kline - Wikipedia

CSRWire - Mortality Rate for Romanian Children With HIV in Constanta Drops Significantly; Hundreds Receive Care and Treatment at Children's Center

Marines, Sailors volunteer to improve home for HIV-positive Romanian teens > Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa > News Article Display

Hope For Health | Asociatia Speranta pentru Sanatate (wordpress.com)

Overview | CNC (ccmromania-gfatm.com)

Saving the lives of Romanian children with HIV (medicalxpress.com)

Steven Doyle Site – Portraits and Documentary (stevendoylephotographer.com)

Other info

Homepage - HIV Stops With Me

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In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.

In the first episode we explore why so many children were in hospitals and orphanages how they contracted HIV and what became of them.

Sources

"Life Doesn't Wait": Romania's Failure to Protect and Support Children and Youth Living with HIV: III. Background (hrw.org)

Romania: Ceausescu's Children - HIV Outcomes

Pediatric AIDS in Romania – A Country Faces Its Epidemic and Serves as a Model of Success - PMC (nih.gov)

Recent trends in HIV and other STIs in the United Kingdom: data to the end of 2002 | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)

2022-HIV-key-populations-data-tables.ods (live.com)

A pioneer who remains an icon for those treating HIV infections in the young - Children in Distress

Ceausescu’s children | Romania | The Guardian

Mark Kline - Wikipedia

CSRWire - Mortality Rate for Romanian Children With HIV in Constanta Drops Significantly; Hundreds Receive Care and Treatment at Children's Center

Marines, Sailors volunteer to improve home for HIV-positive Romanian teens > Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa > News Article Display

Hope For Health | Asociatia Speranta pentru Sanatate (wordpress.com)

Overview | CNC (ccmromania-gfatm.com)

Saving the lives of Romanian children with HIV (medicalxpress.com)

Steven Doyle Site – Portraits and Documentary (stevendoylephotographer.com)

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After 19 seasons playing Miss Kitty, on the western 'Gunsmoke', Amanda Blake was a household name and fan favourite! In August 1989 Amanda dies after a long battle with oral cancer, or did she? It's later reported that she died of AIDS making her the first Hollywood actress to pass away from AIDS. But what really happened?

Sources

Amanda Blake Died of AIDS, Doctor Says - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Amanda Blake's Death Was AIDS-Related, Doctor Says | AP News

What Happened To Amanda Blake, Gunsmoke's Sassy Miss Kitty? (countrythangdaily.com)

Six Decades Later, Gunsmoke Is Still a Show to Remember (historybyday.com)

MAY 27 1985 - SPAETH MARK (texasobituaryproject.org)

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To celebrate International Women's Day, this week we are covering the story of an absolute force of nature - Eliane Becks, or as some of you might know her, HIV Stigma Fighter. After her HIV diagnosis she initially began fighting stigma from behind her curtains, as she describes it, and then decided to be open about her HIV status. As her name would suggest, she has gone on to challenge stigma and help create real change for people living with HIV in multiple countries!

Addition requested by Eliane to complete her story: "I am from Burundi, moved with my husband to Luanda (Angola) went for HIV treatment in Pretoria(South Africa)"

Other info

hivstigmafighter

Eliane Becks Nininahazwe - Wikipedia

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In 1994 Pedro Zamora joined the cast of The Real World San Francisco where he openly discussed his HIV status, sexuality, and relationship with his partner, Sean Sasser. One day after the final episode of The Real World aired, aged just 22, Pedro passed away. As one of the first openly gay and HIV positive people in mainstream media he inspired and educated a generation and his HIV education legacy lives on. This week, is Pedro's week.

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Sources

Pedro Zamora - Wikipedia

Pedro Zamora | Legacy Project Chicago

The National AIDS Memorial

Other info

Pedro Zamora ‘Real World’ Audition Tape - YouTube

Wilson Cruz talks Pedro Zamora's legacy for MTV's Proudest Moments - YouTube

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They say variety is the spice of life, so this week we discuss what a vast range of condoms there are and also take a look at condoms of the future!

Sources

Different Types Of Condom | LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor UK

My Condom Size | Find the Right Condom Size | Determine Your Condom Size | Whats My (Partners) Condom Size | Condom Too Tight | Condom Too Loose (luckybloke.com)

The search to make a perfect condom - BBC Future

How To Have An Eco Friendly Sex Life | Glamour UK (glamourmagazine.co.uk)

Galactic Cap - A Condom Men WANT to Wear

Eco-Friendly Condoms | Condoms.uk

What is the latest in condom design and development? - British Condoms

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To celebrate National Condom Week, we’re taking you on a whistle-stop tour through condom history! When was the earliest condom identified and how did we get to the mass produced version we see today?

Sources

History of condoms - Wikipedia

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With so much 'finger-pointing', especially across social media, that often vilifies people living with HIV, what will it take to alter the narrative that exists around HIV and where do we even begin? This week we discuss how to start making a changes.

Sources

No sources this week it's all Sarah's handywork!

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