AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
Gaétan Dugas, wrongly labelled ‘patient zero’ in 1987 for allegedly introducing AIDS to North America due to misinterpreted epidemiological data, was later vindicated. His participation in a cluster study was crucial for understanding HIV/AIDS transmission. This shift transformed his legacy; he is now seen as ‘Patient Hero’ by the community. in 1993 there was a musical film and in 2019 a documentary film by those who knew him.
AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, USA he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review newspaper. His poignant reflections providing insight into the struggles and realities faced by those living with AIDS.