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“Men don’t see the doctor”, says National HIV/AIDS coordinator

The latest edition of “InFocus” focused on the topic: “Real Strength, Real Health: Defining Positive Roles for Men”. Highlighting Men’s Month, the guests on the program were: Gender Officer, Dion Browne, Community Development Officer, Chadi Garnette and National HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Mathias Ofre.

 

A topic of discussion was the stereotype that “men don’t see the doctor”, where instances of serious illness that could have been early detected or prevented can develop to be life threatening. Dr. Ofre shared:

 

He also mentioned the chronic diseases that affect men in St. Kitts and Nevis:

 

 

 Dr. Mathias Ofre.