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Remembering Stephen Lewis: HIV Care Progress in Lusaka

4/5/2026

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HIV care in Lusaka has progressed from a death sentence to one of the world's largest care systems over the past 25 years.
The journalist recalls meeting activists who fought for access to treatment.
The journalist describes sending a photo to Michele Landsberg, whose late husband Stephen Lewis played a crucial role in their survival.
Lewis, who died at 88, was a significant figure in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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Story summary

HIV care in Lusaka has progressed from a death sentence to one of the world's largest care systems over the past 25 years.
The journalist recalls meeting activists who fought for access to treatment.
The journalist describes sending a photo to Michele Landsberg, whose late husband Stephen Lewis played a crucial role in their survival.
Lewis, who died at 88, was a significant figure in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa.