"There is a lack of awareness of infectious sexual life in society," said the well-known and respected infectious disease specialist Dr. Joanna Kubicka.

The medical community, family, and friends have mourned the death of Dr. Joanna Kubicka, an outstanding physician, internist, and infectious disease specialist. For years, she championed patient health, educated, published, and led an innovative practice in treating infections, including HIV. Her death is a tremendous loss to the medical community, science, and thousands of patients.

The news of Dr. Joanna Kubicka's death was announced by the Provincial Infectious Diseases Hospital in Warsaw , where she had been associated for years. The moving post highlighted her kindness, energy, and uncompromising attitude towards illness and patients.

In tribute to her personality, the hospital did not include the traditional black-and-white photo. "It wouldn't suit her," the staff agreed.

Information about the death of Dr. Joanna Kubicka

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Dr. Kubicka began working with infectious disease patients in 1994. Since 2002, she has focused on people living with HIV – a group that is often underestimated, stigmatized, and requires special support.

She was a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine , with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of:

• blood-borne infections (HCV, HBV),
• sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),
• and general internal medicine care.

She co-founded a modern approach to HIV treatment in Poland, utilizing both pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Her clinical work combined the highest levels of expertise with empathy.

She has received numerous awards, including from the Minister of Health, the Polish Society for AIDS, and hepatology associations. She also received the " Doctor Plus " distinction in a patient poll.

Dr. Kubicka was one of the doctors who changed the face of HIV treatment in Poland. She advocated for:

• disseminating PrEP and PEP – as key tools in preventing HIV infections,
• destigmatization of seropositive patients ,
• and increasing access to treatment and testing .

Although Poland now has modern HIV treatment methods (including antiretroviral therapy, which allows people to live with the virus for many years without symptoms), public awareness remains low . Stigmatization, fear of diagnosis, and insufficient education result in late detection of the virus.

Dr. Kubicka has spoken out loudly about how early diagnosis and access to treatment save lives . She has frequently participated in educational campaigns and medical conferences.

Her many years of work in the field of infectious diseases remind us how important prevention is – both at the individual and systemic level.

The basic principles of infectious disease prevention include:

• regular vaccinations (e.g. against influenza, hepatitis B, HPV),
• use of condoms during sexual contact,
• personal hygiene and disinfection ,
• avoiding risky contact with blood (e.g. not sharing needles),
• getting tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections .

In her opinion, primary care physicians should ask patients about their sex lives without any embarrassment, as it's a key component of their health and well-being. HIV testing should be free and available at primary care clinics.

Hundreds of comments appeared under the hospital's post—from colleagues, patients, and fellow doctors. Everyone agreed that Dr. Joanna Kubicka was an exceptional person:

Dr. Kubicka wasn't just a doctor—she was a mentor, educator, activist, and true friend to patients. Her approach to medicine and to people demonstrated that infection is not a death sentence , and that the individual is always at the center of treatment .

In a world where medicine is increasingly reduced to procedures, she reminded us that treatment is also presence, conversation and understanding.