allAfrica.com·4 min read·medium
Burundi: 'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism
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Eric, a Burundian-Dutch drag performer living with HIV, uses his art to combat stigma and promote PrEP awareness. His journey from a dire medical prognosis to becoming an activist highlights the intersection of queer identity and public health advocacy.
When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and give up on the idea of children.
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