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Kandid Konvos with Dr. K
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Kandid Konvos with Dr. K
Episode 3: Let’s Talk About HIV | What Everyone Needs to Know.
In today’s episode, we honour National HIV Testing Day with a powerful conversation about the history of HIV/AIDS, the difference between HIV and AIDS, and the importance of getting tested. Dr. K is joined by Kennedi, who bravely shares her journey from diagnosis to healing, opening up about the emotional impact, stigma, and how far treatment has come. This episode is a reminder that HIV is not a moral issue—it’s a medical one, and with awareness, support, and education, we can break the stigma together.
Today you’ll be learning the following;
-Knowing your status is powerful – Regular HIV testing is essential for early detection, treatment, and preventing transmission.
-HIV is not a death sentence – With modern medication, people living with HIV can live long, healthy lives.
-Stigma still exists—and needs to be challenged. Stigma often stems from misinformation, and open conversations are key to breaking it.
-There’s a big difference between HIV and AIDS – Understanding the medical distinction helps reduce fear and promote informed dialogue.
-Emotional support is crucial – Therapy, community, and spiritual practices like prayer can play a major role in healing.
-HIV is a medical condition, not a moral judgment – Compassion, not shame, should define how we respond to those affected.
0:43 National HIV testing day.
0.51 What is the Annual HIV Day dedicated to?
1:02 A short history of HIV/AIDS.
1:47 What is AIDS, and when did it start?
2:05 What is HIV, and where was it first discovered?
2:52 HIV is the worst pandemic in the 20th century.
4:00 How DrK and Kennedi met.
5:01 Message from Kennedy.
5:13 When Kennedi was first diagnosed.
15:29 Kennedi’s emotional experience during the time of diagnosis.
19:43 One of the reasons for stigma.
20:30 The difference between HIV and AIDs.
25:26 How has medication been these days compared to the past?
33:00 It is important to get tested.
38:14 There is nothing wrong with prayer and therapy.
39:53 HIV is not a moral issue, it’s a medical one.
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