Nice, But...

 

There's a renewed call for global equity regarding the matter of HIV.  It's good idea.   It may be the only the only way to end the virus, if that's even possible.  

However there is still the matter of the how-to's.   There never seems to be a realistic explanation of the logistics or finances for this move towards equity.  Mostly it's just rhetoric.  If they place all the burden on the West, it simply won't happen.  

Nice visions without the means to back them are just sales pitches for nothing.  These calls come off  as a n attempt to bolster those calling & denigration for everyone not readily complying.   It's a nice thing to hope for.  As they say, hope isn't a plan. 

On another matter, this week's going to be busy.  November's winding down & both of us have doctor's appointments.  The van has to go into the shop.  Then the 1st of the month stuff starts.  This isn't going to be a fun week.

Cya...

And Again With It...

 

There is a constant flow of articles over how certain populations in this country are less apt to get HIV treatment.  These are usually based on gender, age & race/ethnicity.  These statements may be genuine & even accurate, but aiming the responsibility for this  phenomenon on the medical community is completely unjustified.  

Information regarding HIV/AIDS has been readily available in the US for decades.  If there is need for more outreach, that's a matter of public health & welfare.  It's not the job of most medical professionals to reach out to people, especially those who don't want contact.  That's for social workers, community leaders, case managers, etc...

I saw an article today about having more equity in HIV treatment.  Yes there should be equity.  If you're talking about matters of access due to location, disability or finances then by all means do what you can.  If you're talking about HIV stigma among certain groups of people, then that's another matter.  

Professionals have tried for decades to make inroads into various racial/ethnic communities.  Most often with limited success.  This is now a matter for those communities to handle.  It's fairly blatant that help from outside the community isn't trusted/wanted.  It will have to be an internal matter.  I'd rather medical professionals focus on people who actually want medical aide than chasing those who don't.

Cya...