Washington - Site of global conference - Focuses on testing for HIV, fights stigma

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PBS NewsHour: In Washington, A Focus On Testing And Fighting Stigma In The Fight Against HIV
Next week's global AIDS conference marks the first time it's been held in the U.S. in more than two decades. But when tens of thousands of people descend on the nation's capital, they will be visiting a place that's more than just a host city. Many neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. have felt the pain of AIDS acutely. And experts are looking for ways to turn the epidemic around (Suarez, 7/19).


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