After 40 years, is there an end in sight to the Aids epidemic?

<p>In June 1981, a US medical journal published the first sketchy details of a disease which came to be known as Aids.</p><p><br></p><p>In the 40 years since then, 33 million people have died as a result of Aids-related illnesses.</p><p><br></p><p>The Irish Times's London editor Denis Staunton describes the fear and uncertainty of the early days of the Aids crisis and draws parallels with the coronavirus pandemic today.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Kim Roberts, a virologist at Trinity College Dublin, explains the origins of HIV/Aids, the scientific advancements that mean it is no longer a death sentence for those who can access the right drugs and why there is still much work to be done to end the epidemic.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Conor Pope</p><p>Produced by Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan</p><p>Theme music by Hugh Rodgers</p><p><a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.irishtimes.com</a></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>