01/12/2025
Today is World AIDS Day
(1 December), a time for us to come together to remember those we have lost an AIDS-related illness. It is also time to raise awareness of issues surrounding HIV and show solidarity with and support for people living with HIV.
World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988. We have made remarkable progress since then, but HIV is still with us and there is still a long way to go.
There are now more ways to prevent HIV transmission including PrEP, condoms and UVL; there is greater uptake of treatment, and it’s easier to get tested for HIV than ever before. But some communities still experience barriers to testing, treatment and prevention.
And while we have made great advances in testing and treatment, some attitudes have not changed. Stigma can have a profound impact on those at high risk of acquiring HIV from accessing vital services and support.
In order to truly end HIV, we must ensure everyone is on board and that no one gets left behind.
So, on this World AIDS Day, let’s take the opportunity to think of the past and remember those we have lost. And in doing so, reflect on how far we have come as we survey the path that lies before us.
We’re all in this together – every journey counts.
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