In 2022, the Next Chapter for HIV Is Wellness
For those living with HIV, self-care and wellness should coexist with long-term medical plans; the former is what this "third wave" of advocacy is crashing in on.
Every December 1st, the world comes together to recognize World AIDS Day, the last global pandemic before COVID-19 that caused an unprecedented loss of life while also raising awareness to stop the spread of HIV. But as another World AIDS Day comes and goes, it’s important to recognize how different the disease has become, which is why the conversation among HIV advocates and medical professionals is finally pivoting into the “third wave” of HIV advocacy: HIV wellness.
The first wave of the epidemic was slowing down the death rate of patients and establishing a long-term medical plan. The second wave after years in crisis mo...