Phil Samba x The Sassy Show: Breaking Barriers in Sexual Health Advocacy

Phil Samba, a passionate HIV activist, educator, writer and host of The Other Blue Pill podcast, is on a mission to shed light on the lesser-known history of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and its delayed introduction into the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Through his work, Samba aims to dismantle systemic inequalities in healthcare, especially within Black and LGBTQ+ communities, while raising awareness about the importance of sexual health education and the need for inclusive, stigma-free healthcare services.
As a senior consultant at PrEPster, a UK-based organization that advocates for wider access to HIV prevention methods, Samba’s influence in the public health sector continues to grow. Through his podcast, advocacy, and consulting work, Samba is making waves in the world of HIV prevention, creating pathways for marginalized communities to access the care they need.
Phil sat down with Sassy founder, Bethany Burgoyne, to discuss the learning curves and motivations of his work weaving his personal life into the professional field he moves within.
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Interview by Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2
For more information check out:
thelovetank.info
queerhealth.info
prepster.info