Dr. Catriona Ooi is a sexual health specialist based in Sydney’s West having worked overseas in Africa, Europe and all round Australia.

Journalist Tim Brunero joins Catriona for a look at some of the wide-ranging belief systems that can get in the way of the progressive treatment available for HIV.

Advances in medical science for the treatment and prevention of HIV means many myths concerning transmission and cure are now busted. Once again, Australia is leading the way in which we approach HIV and communication and education is paramount to this success.

How Much Do You Know? is a podcast series that looks at HIV now.

It’s brought to you by and produced in the studios of Eastside Radio located in Paddington Sydney in association with ViiV Healthcare.

Head to health.nsw.gov.au for a full list of sexual health clinics throughout the state or call 1800 451 624 today.

Head to eastsidefm.org/howmuchdoyouknow for more in the series