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OP ED: Living With HIV, I Never Thought I’d See 69. That’s Why We Need Fully Funded HIV Services.
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· September 18, 2026
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Key takeaway He is celebrating a milestone birthday, having reached the age of 69, which he attributes to advances in science and community support.
Malcolm Reid, Co-Chair of the U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus and CEO of Unity Arc Advocacy Group, has written about his experience living with HIV. He is celebrating a milestone birthday, having reached the age of 69, which he attributes to advances in science and community support.
Reid's story highlights the importance of fully funded HIV services. He and his husband are speaking out about the policies that could impact the futures of others living with HIV. Further details about Reid's story and the importance of HIV services are available from the source, which marked National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day with his personal account.
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Category: rights Published: September 18, 2026 Source: GLAAD Reading time: 1 min
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