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In April 1987, Princess Diana opened the UK’s first purpose built HIV Aids unit. Accompanied by the world’s media, Princess Diana shook the hand of a man suffering with the illness. She showed in a single gesture that this was a condition needing compassion and understanding, not fear and ignorance. John O’Reilly was a nurse on the ward at the time of the Princess of Wales’ visit.
He spoke to Witness about a landmark moment in the fight against HIV Aids.