Gao Yaojie, Activist Who Exposed China's AIDS Epidemic, Dies at 95
Gao Yaojie, a pioneering Chinese public health advocate, has died at the age of 95 in New York City. She gained recognition for exposing a man-made AIDS crisis in China and working to remove the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. Gao's investigations revealed that the virus was spreading through blood transfusion centers with poor hygienic practices. Despite facing surveillance and house arrest, she continued her work and supported AIDS families. Gao's fearlessness and tenacity made her a hero to many in China, and she remained a source of inspiration until her death.