We almost didn't get the HIV game changing drug PrEP - why not?

Discover the untold story behind PrEP, the revolutionary pill that's transforming HIV prevention and sexual health.In the first episode of this six-part limited series documentary, we dive into the battle for PrEP access in the UK by not only looking at the court case fought here in England for the drug - but the advent of HIV and AIDS in the 80s.Did you know we knew PrEP was effective from the early 2000s? Why did it take until 2020 to get it on the NHS you ask?Join host Phil Samba as he uncovers the legal struggles, the historic activism, and the groundbreaking moments that made PrEP a reality. From the early days of HIV awareness to the modern fight for equitable healthcare, this is the compelling journey of The Other Blue Pill.This week, we understand the past of this HIV game-changer, so by the end of the series you can understand what's the present, and future of The Other Blue Pill.Hosted by Phil Samba, it is a QueerAF production for The Love Tank, supported by National Aids Trust. Script and show notes: https://www.wearequeeraf.com/2-how-prep-has-changed-the-way-people-have-sex/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you heard about The Other Blue Pill?  No, not the one that makes folks - you know (grow). The other one that has revolutionised how people have sex. It’s been a crucial part of ending HIV and is helping people take control of their health too – PrEP. PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, it prevents HIV by taking a pill before and after sex. It’s available on the NHS in the UK for free now, but to make this happen was a historic battle that many people don’t know. Meanwhile, around the world, and even in the UK - access to PrEP is far from universal but what is holding us back? What is stopping marginalised people from getting the healthcare they need and deserve? And crucially, what lessons can we all learn from the fight to get it for free on the NHS?There is a whole movement of people taking this other blue pill and taking ownership of their health. Let’s understand the history to work out: where do we go in the future?The Other Blue Pill is the phenomenal story of the battle for access to HIV prevention drugs in the UK, told in six parts by the health professionals, activists, and researchers who fought for it alongside stories from the PrEP generation. Hosted by Phil Samba, it is a QueerAF production for The Love Tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.