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Pakistan: Social stigma overshadows AIDS

Irfan Aftab
January 10, 2022

Misinformation and discrimination are hampering Pakistan's fight against HIV/AIDS. High-risk groups include intravenous drug users and sex workers. The transgender community in particular has been marginalized.

https://p.dw.com/p/457KY
Irfan Aftab, DW Journalist in Berlin, Germany
Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.
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