Gao Yaojie, China's AIDS whistleblower, dies at 95

Renowned dissident doctor Gao Yaojie, who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China, has passed away at the age of 95. Dr. Gao's work uncovered how the sale of blood led to the spread of HIV in the countryside. She was at the forefront of AIDS activism in China, treating patients across the country and raising awareness, often at her own expense. Despite facing opposition from authorities, her efforts brought international attention to the issue and prompted action. Dr. Gao's death has been mourned by some Chinese netizens, who remember her as a courageous figure in the country's medical history.