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Recently, a troubling incident unfolded on social media involving a tweet from a doctor that has sparked outrage and concern. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP
The tweet in question read: “You wanna do orgies when niggas walking around like Magic Johnson in Antigua?”.
This tweet, laden with derogatory language and insensitivity, directly targeted individuals living with HIV/AIDS, making light of their condition and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
What makes this situation even more distressing is the timing and context in which the tweet emerged.
Just as someone in Antigua bravely opened up about their recent HIV diagnosis and their struggle with overcoming stigma, this tweet emerged, seemingly mocking and belittling their experience.
The insensitivity displayed not only adds insult to injury but also highlights the pervasive stigma and discrimination faced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other STIs.
The implications of such a tweet extend far beyond the confines of social media banter.
It undermines trust in medical professionals and the healthcare system as a whole. Patients depend on doctors and healthcare providers to offer compassionate and non-judgmental care, particularly when addressing sensitive issues like sexual health and STI testing.
When a doctor, a figure of authority and trust, publicly engages in derogatory language and disrespectful remarks, it erodes the trust that patients have in the medical community, potentially deterring individuals from seeking necessary care and testing.
Moreover, this tweet contributes to the broader societal issue of stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS and STIs.
By making jokes and using derogatory language, it perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces the notion that individuals living with HIV/AIDS are deserving of ridicule and scorn.
Such attitudes not only harm those directly affected by HIV/AIDS but also hinder education, prevention, and treatment efforts aimed at combating the spread of the virus and reducing stigma.
To combat stigma effectively, healthcare professionals must demonstrate empathy, understanding, and respect for all patients, regardless of their health status.
This includes refraining from making derogatory comments or jokes that belittle or marginalize individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Instead, healthcare providers should strive to create safe and inclusive environments where patients feel comfortable seeking care and support without fear of judgment or discrimination.
Addressing stigma requires a collective effort from healthcare professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and individuals alike.
By challenging stereotypes, promoting education and awareness, and advocating for policies that protect the rights and dignity of all individuals, we can work towards ending the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and STIs and fostering a more compassionate and inclusive society.
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I do not think this tweet stigmatizes anyone. A statement like that should cause persons who engage in irresponsible behavior to change. No one wants to contract HIV/Aids and that’s what will happen if one engages in irresponsible sexual behavior. Stop behaving like the Americans and taking offense at anything. Focus on the advice being given!!!!! The person’s advice is to NOT ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIOR THAT MAY LEAD TO CONTRACTING THIS DISEASE! End of story!
I certainly agree with u….. The message is quite profound & should not be taken lightly. It is all about perception which is absolutely subjective depending on who the reader is.. However, the Dr. could be a little more diplomatic & perhaps refrain from making reference to Magic Johnson. It somewhat sounds a bit degrading or demeaning
That doctor should lose his job…. SMH … And this is wa wrong wid getting help these days!!!!!!! Kick dem OUT!
Everyone should know who the doctor is and his career should be finished.
I think your take on this is a bit…off. While the language and tone are less than ideal, OP cannot be faulted for recognising that there are a lot of folks out there who engage in unsafe sexual activities without knowing either their own, or partner(s) status. Nothing wrong with that. Nowhere did OP belittle HIV/AIDS victims.
Otherwise, I do support the rest of the article
OK the tweet was so wrong on so many levels.
Niggas? Really?
Why not be respectful and just encourage others to be responsible and practice safe sex. Yes there is HIV, but there are other diseases out there not to mention unplanned and unwanted pregnancies.
If not for the general post, that doctor should be fired for using a derogatory word. Shame on you. You need to apologize.
Crackers honkies hill billies get AIDS too.
Crackers and honkies are involved in more orgies.
Gay priests spread AIDS faster than hurricane
Crude but the doc is warning you against unsafe sex…In other news…WHEN WE GETTING WATER?
Is not a fairytale adventure…all conscience people know what the doctor is talking about.
.the HIV and aids in Antigua is TOO HIGH, not cover the sun with a single finger, let’s your hypocrisy aside…maybe much all those people are made statement against this doctor ( are VERMIN TRANSMITING THIS DISEASE).
EDITOR I see nothing wrong with the tweet bcos A LOT OF GAY MEN ARE HAVING SEX WITH SO CALLED HETEROSEXUAL MEN AND WOMEN…… this promiscuous behavior has to STOP ….. MANY men in Antigua is engaging in sex with men then go home to their gfrens wives etc and most of you know what I’m saying IS THE TRUTH
MANY OF YOU LIVING WITH AIDS TELLING PPL TOU ALL HAVE CANCER….. sleeping around heavily.
WHETHER ITS A WELL KNOW DOCTOR OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS THE SAME…. SO WHAT IT CAME FROM A DOCTOR !!! Even better that these DOCTORS know aids victim who are being IRRESPONSIBLE
MANY OF YOU ARENT APPLAUD THAT YOUR HUSBAND/ MAN sleeping with another man THAT should be the REAL outrage!
Isn’t IT BEST TO COME FROM A DOCTOR
PROBABLY THE DR KNOWS AID PPL ARE STILL HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX WITH DIFFERENT SEXES
ION YOU ANTIGUANS dunce nf
It’s EVEN BETTER IT CAME FROM A DR HE HAD TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING BUT THE DUNCE EDITOR MUST KNOW WHO HE AH TARK ….
Y Antigua AIDS rate so high ?????
The dr need to start call name too!
Since the pandemic more BATTAM AH SELL THAN PORK ….
Tell me something that is not going wrong in this tiny nation. smdh.
If you have all this open prostitution in such a small island, what else would you expect?
Antigua has sold themselves to prostitution, gambling, drug cartels, and now here comes the Nigerians and the Chinese with the scammers and their power grabbing.
So, what else y’all expect fellow Antiguans, what else?
We need a government who is truly against open boarder, and one who look out for Antiguans for once in this generation.
Just freely bringing in all sorts of unknown entities with no vetting practices, this will be the result.
this Good Doc is trying to warn y’all about and try and save y’all from, because this administration doesn’t give a damn about Antiguans, at least this Doc does,
for once
I see nothing wrong with the tweet. Are people with HIV offended by it? Too bad. Sometimes people need to hear it like it is. They’re having unprotected sex (maybe some in orgies) yet they get offended when their actions are put front and centre. They only have themselves to blame. Enough already with coddling people who know damn well what they should and shouldn’t do. If they showed restraint or common sense, they wouldn’t be in this predicament.
@adelgor.
Agree with you while heatedly.
In fact I would go a far as to say, that it’s the doctors responsibility to report crime, because if it was a under age person that came in to him and reported a rape, and that person got AIDS from the incident, it would be reported as criminal act, and what these people who are willingly going around having unprotected sex, that also is a criminal act,and should be reported by any health facility. To hell with people who are hiding behind the constitution to hide their criminal acts, Ala Gatson Browne et all.
The doctor right !! Are you want fuck down the place come from your different countries with your sickness to spread it knowing you are sick!! 3sum 4sum 5sum with ya rotten organs
1st of all, alyou dance everyone on the topic except the actual facts.
1) the state of Antigua right now with all these freaky sexual practices is very dangerous and very serious to consider because there are alot of sick people around. Why have a 3some or orgy and u know u have sexual transmitted diseases. Is it a situation where they don’t know? Some know and are purpose and so e don’t know.
2) yall report stated “SEEMINGLY ” appears to belittle or discriminate the person who came out…or what ever u said, but the key word there is seemingly.
It seems like y’all trying to jump on this discrimination, politically correct, pronoun type stuff…..but let’s be logical, practical and realistic and also wise.
People need to be aware of what’s happening so that they can better protect them selves.
Alyou need a fresh, authentic perspective. Not one that’s based on the views of other larger countries. We were fortunate to be raised with the notion of right and wrong…..let that be your guide. All of us talk derogatory…..boo hoo…big deal…ah wah ? Status quo??? Forget that trash
The fact that alot of people think that one needs to be having orgies to contract HIV is wild 🤣🤣..I really wish some of you picked up a book and read before speaking. You’d be surprised how many ppl be contracting it in 1-one1 relationships. Sometimes it’s not always the individuals fault too…now there’s a way to do it, stay with one person and spend your life ensuring they stay with only you. And even that’s wild. Dont jump to orgies or irresponsible behavior…..when you talk to some of these ppl and listen most of the stories are actually heartbreaking. Yall need to grow tf up..acting like big fucking kids
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