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HIV is a war, not a punishment, say experts
by The Daily Eye Team November 1 2014, 3:36 pm Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 17 secsAIDS-related stigma and discrimination refers to prejudice, negative attitude and maltreatment directed at people living with HIV and AIDS. The consequences of stigma and discrimination are wide-ranging: being shunned by family, peers and the wider community, poor treatment in healthcare, psychological damage and negative effect on success of HIV testing and treatment, he added.