World AIDS Day – 1st December
Supporting Awareness, Reducing Stigma, Promoting Health
Today marks World AIDS Day, a time to reflect, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide. It is also an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives and to support ongoing efforts to prevent HIV transmission and improve access to treatment and care.
HIV Today: Treatment, Prevention, and Hope
Thanks to medical advances, HIV is now a manageable health condition, and people living with HIV who are on effective treatment can live long, healthy lives. Importantly, individuals whose HIV is well controlled and who maintain an undetectable viral load cannot pass the virus on — known as U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable).
Get Tested – Know Your Status
Many people with HIV have no symptoms. Testing is simple, quick, and confidential, and early diagnosis ensures the best possible health outcomes.
If you would like an HIV test, you can:
- Book an appointment with the practice
- Access local sexual health clinics
- Order free home-testing kits online (subject to local availability)
Preventing HIV
There are highly effective ways to reduce HIV transmission, including:
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) – medication taken to prevent HIV
- Using condoms consistently and correctly
- Regular testing, especially if you have new or multiple partners
- PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) – emergency medication taken after possible exposure, effective if started within 72 hours
Our team is here to provide information, support, and guidance.
Reducing Stigma
Stigma remains a barrier for many people. On World AIDS Day, we encourage everyone to stay informed, show compassion, and help create a community where no one feels judged for their health status.