Synopsis
Dr Chris van Tulleken explores the latest science around HIV, meeting health professionals, scientists, and individuals affected by it in the UK and South Africa.
- Programme: The Truth About...
- Episode: HIV
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2017
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