The science behind monkey has shown an association between the disease and men who have sex with men. Knowing who is most affected by a disease means public health officials can focus their work and reach out to communities who are most at risk. However, this news can be a double-edged sword, stigmatizing those same at-risk communities and giving a false sense of security to others.

Reset explores this alongside the history of stigma surrounding certain diseases.

GUESTS: 

Justin Hill, Former Director of Health Equity at the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

Dr. Maya Green, MD/MPH. Infectious Disease Doctor and Chief Medical Officer

Channyn Parker, Director of Strategic and Community Partnerships, Howard Brown Health