Summary: HIV and AIDS aren’t in the news much anymore as the western world has gained access to life-saving medications and cases have decreased. Despite the good news, the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic still exists, with the World Health Organization reporting a startling statistic: Of those people living with AIDS who don’t receive treatment, 95 percent die. On World AIDS Day, Dr. Douglas Smith, a United Methodist man who lives with AIDS, shares about the work of the United Methodist Global AIDS Committee and how all of us can be a loving presence in our communities and congregations for those people living with HIV/AIDS.<br> More information and a full transcript of this conversation are available <a href="https://www.umc.org/en/content/united-methodists-combat-hiv-aids-with-compassion-and-action-with-douglas-smith-gysis-ep-154">here</a>.<br> Have a question or comment? Email us at <a href="mailto:gysis@umcom.org">gysis@umcom.org</a><br> Connect with The United Methodist Church by visiting <a href="https://www.umc.org/">UMC.org</a>.<br>
