Impact Of War, Stigma, Mass Migration, & The The Promise Of Universal Testing - Part 2 - Combating HIV/AIDS In Ukraine

Public Health Insight

The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ukraine has moved through various stages since its initial appearance and with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and now with the ongoing conflict with Russia. Now, Ukraine currently ranks second in terms of HIV prevalence in the European region.

The access and uptake of preventative and medical services related to HIV remains a challenge for a country that ranked second in HIV prevalence in Europe. This is what you'll hear about in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast - the final part of the conversation with Dr. Yaroslava Lopatina, who has worked as an infectious disease doctor serving HIV-positive patients in Ukraine.

Guest

◼️ Dr. Yaroslava Lopatina, MD, Country Program Director, AHF Ukraine

References

◼️ AHF Ukraine

◼️ Reasons for late detection of HIV infection among persons who applied to health care institutions

◼️ HIV testing in Ukraine. Lost opportunities

◼️ On the frontline of the fight against HIV: Ukraine's resilience and WHO's support

◼️ Two Years On: UNAIDS supports Ukraine’s commitment to the HIV response

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Chapters

1. Part 2 - HIV Crisis In Ukraine (00:00:00)

2. The Evolution of HIV/AIDS in Ukraine (00:02:28)

3. Impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS Epidemic (00:04:30)

4. War and Its Influence on HIV/AIDS Trends (00:04:52)

5. War and Its Influence on HIV/AIDS Trends (00:05:34)

6. Current State of HIV/AIDS in Ukraine (00:08:30)

7. Understanding HIV Transmission and Prevention (00:09:32)

8. Challenges in HIV Screening and Diagnosis (00:12:09)

9. Addressing Stigma and Improving Doctor-Patient Communication (00:19:00)

10. The Future of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment (00:24:15)

11. The Power of Universal Testing (00:25:01)