Knowing your status is the first step in addressing HIV

Michelle Kisare is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist working with GSK/ViiV Healthcare.

HIV has come a long way in the over 30 years of its existence. Today living with HIV is a very different experience from when it was first discovered. Advances in HIV prevention, treatment and care means that the millions of people living with HIV (PLHIV) can now live longer and healthier lives.

Yet, despite these advances, PLHIV continue to face unique challenges. HIV stigma continues to persist, affecting those living with the virus as well as their support networks.