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Mariana Ramírez Yáñez

Mariana Ramírez Yáñez

Organization: Hospital Universitario, Dr. José Eleuterio González


Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Nationality: Mexico

Country: Mexico

Interests & expertise: Co-infections (TB, hepatitis, STIs, etc.)

Profession or occupation: Healthcare worker/social service provider


What inspires you to work in the HIV field?

What inspires me to work in the HIV field is the sense of collaboration that unites people from all over the world and a diversity of professions towards creating an HIV response that truly has a place for everyone and leaves no one behind.

What are your goals as an IAS change maker?

My goals are to keep working towards ensuring equal access to HIV care and prevention and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV. Overall, I aspire to be a well-rounded professional, capable of contributing to impactful research and interventions in the HIV response.

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