Princess Diana's Act of Kindness: Changing the Stigma of AIDS

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This mini episode I am turning the spotlight on an iconic figure who redefined compassion in the public eye — Princess Diana.

As we approached the anniversary of her passing, I spent some time reflecting on her legacy and a particular act of kindness that still resonates deeply today. In this episode, we journey back to February 1989, and explore how a simple yet monumental gesture transcended borders and brought comfort and dignity to those suffering from the disease.
Show notes:
https://www.mildmay.org/post/honouring-diana-princess-of-wales-at-mildmay-hospital
https://www.mildmay.org/1980s-rebirth-of-mildmay
https://www.tht.org.uk/news/how-princess-diana-challenged-hiv-stigma-every-hug
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jan/31/we-were-so-scared-four-people-who-faced-the-horror-of-aids-in-the-80s
https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/why-the-hiv-epidemic-is-not-over
https://www.who.int/images/default-source/departments/hiv/who-hiv-timeline-1983-2023.png?sfvrsn=cc9e3082_5
Music by:
(Neffex - A year ago)
(Neffex - dont want to let myself go)