July 24, 2007
A Positive Papua New Guinean Speaks Out Against Stigma
Regan Hofmann interviews Maura Elaripe Mea, the first HIV-positive woman to come forward publicly in her country. Through Igat Hope, the national network of people living with HIV/AIDS in PNG, Maura and others fight AIDS discrimination while spreading information and hope.
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lushess, , 2010-09-25 15:18:01
im going crazy knowing i was clean seat here thinking what he do to my life cant eat dont want go out in wourld what adam thompson works at asg all i can think of god why would he hurt me all i did ask for hiv test
lushess, , 2010-09-24 19:19:18
i didnt think we had to ask hiv person give u hiv test if they had hiv i thought they would be clean that clints would not let that happen but they did with me and adam thompson i had tell him about me why didnt he tell me about him same guy on this list that not rite i have go on comp find out i wish god i never went im so scared for my life
lushess, , 2010-09-24 18:42:54
what is my chance getting hiv i know my risk high for hep c i have had my a b hep shot
they let adam give me my hiv test and he used a needle i was neg at 13 weeks told me come back im scared for my life reading this i dont think im going back to asg the needle was not in the wraper that even scare me more i been teted for everything i feel like i need be tested again i do know i was clean
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lushess, , 2010-09-21 12:00:28
i got hiv for taken hiv test now i have go get tested for hep c and hep b i dont think this should happen taken hiv test he used needle knowing he had hiv
Peter Phiri, , 2007-08-29 11:49:20
It is really pathetic and violation of human rights to bury someone simply coz he/she is Hiv positive.Everybody has the right to light despite the circumstance they might be. Leave them alone more over you dont know how they acquired the virus. May God heal that sick descriminatory community-Amen!
Skywalker, Miami, FL, 2007-08-28 16:51:58
This interview was heart-warming . Both Regan and Maura were an inspiration. This provided great information about Papua New Guinea and its attitude about HIV and AIDS. We must support Maura's work and help open a government that might be prejudiced.
Adam Thompson, Charlottesville, VA, USA, 2007-08-28 13:31:50
What an incredible story. Thank you for bringing this story into my life. It really puts into perspective my own struggles with living with HIV.
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