The Infectious Disease Detective - Part 1 - Combating HIV/AIDS In Ukraine

Public Health Insight

Infectious Disease Doctors are often referred to as medical detectives. Ones who investigate clues from a variety of sources to then put all the pieces together to identify a root cause.

Inspired by interests in her childhood, Dr. Lopatina shares her journey into medicine and her passion for infectious diseases on the Public Health Insight Podcast. She discusses her first experiences working with patients during the early days of the crisis and how it shaped her understanding of HIV/AIDS. The episode concludes with Dr. Lopatina talking about the challenges of balancing leadership responsibilities with clinical practice.

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 1 - HIV Crisis In Ukraine (00:00:00)

2. Journey into Medicine: Origins and Inspirations (00:03:05)

3. Falling in Love with Infectious Diseases (00:04:47)

4. First Experiences as a Doctor in Infectious Diseases (00:07:04)

5. Discovering HIV/AIDS: A Personal and Professional Turning Point (00:08:47)

6. The Stigma Surrounding Infectious Diseases (00:10:20)

7. Transitioning from Clinical Work to Strategic Leadership (00:11:29)

8. Insight Blitz: A Lighter Side of the Conversation (00:15:49)