Understanding HIV: How It Affects Your Body and Immune System

Name: Understanding HIV: How It Affects Your Body and Immune System
Start: 2026-01-22T18:30:00.0000000+00:00
End: 2026-01-22T20:00:00+00:00

This session offers clear, accessible information about how HIV works in the body and how treatment supports long-term health. It’s suitable whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for many years.

In this 90-minute workshop we will explore:

What HIV is and how it affects the immune system
How HIV impacts the body over time if untreated
The role of CD4 cells and viral load in staying healthy
How HIV treatment works and why adherence is important
Common myths and misconceptions about HIV
How living with HIV today differs from the past

This session is designed to be informative, accessible, and supportive. You won’t be asked to share anything personal unless you choose to. There will be clear explanations, opportunities to ask questions, and optional discussion points to help build understanding and confidence in managing HIV-related health.