Organization: National Centre for Infectious Diseases
Region: Asia and the Pacific Islands
Nationality: Singapore
Country: Singapore
Interests & expertise: Ageing with HIV
Profession or occupation: Healthcare worker/social service provider
What inspires you to work in the HIV field?
I really wanted to make a difference for a community that is often stigmatized and discriminated against, especially after interacting with all my clients or even friends living with HIV. I know that the work that I do nationally for Singapore will have significant positive impacts for this community, and this is the least I can do to alleviate any concerns or struggles they may face.
What are your goals as an IAS change maker?
I would like to share my experiences as a healthcare worker in Singapore not only to educate the public about our successes, but also to remind everyone about our shortcomings. Having such a platform to share these experiences will allow other change makers from other countries to learn from what we've done well as a nation and how to better bridge our shortcomings.