Community organizations have reported that some COVID-19 stigma has even been directed to people living with HIV. UNAIDS Jamaica has been working to raise awareness among policymakers and through the news media about the importance of building trust with affected people while combatting stigma and discrimination among the wider population.
“Just as with HIV, success in combatting COVID-19 absolutely depends on people’s willingness to get tested and access care. Verbal abuse, violence and intimidation will only chase people away from services,” said Manoela Manova, UNAIDS Country Director for Jamaica.
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