World Aids Day - Let's end new cases by 2030.

News - 1 December 2025

World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.

'World Aids Day 1 December 2025. There is a pill called Prep that stops you getting HIV. Dr Ronx You can end new HIV cases by 2030. National Aids Trust.' Red Ribbon symbol.

In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV can, and does, affect anyone of any age, sexuality, ethnicity or gender.

Medical advances mean people with HIV can expect a long and healthy life, and that there are tools to stop HIV transmissions for good. But HIV continues to be highly stigmatised and misunderstood. National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity, are contacted weekly by people experiencing discrimination because of HIV, including in work, education, housing and even healthcare.

World AIDS Day exists to shine a light on the real experiences of people living with HIV today, while celebrating the strength, resilience and diversity of the communities most affected. It is a moment to inspire the leadership needed to create a future where HIV doesn’t stand in the way of anyone’s life.

Ending new transmissions of HIV is possible.

National Aids Trust work with partners across the HIV charity sector, UK and national governments, policy-makers, and clinicians, so that the right actions are taken in policy, strategy, and service provision to achieve the goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.

Getting on track: Becoming the first country to end new HIV cases by 2030 report identifies six recommendations for the Government’s next HIV Action Plan.

HIV prevention should be the responsibility of the whole health service.
Everyone in England should be able to get an HIV and STI test at home.
We must find everyone living with undiagnosed HIV.
Everyone who can benefit from PrEP should be able to access it, including online.
Everyone living with HIV should have the support they need to access care.
Everyone living with HIV must feel safe and confident in every healthcare setting that they go to.

PrEP

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is used to reduce the risk of getting HIV. PrEP is now available from the NHS but there are still inequalities in access that must be addressed, so everyone who needs it can access this effective prevention method.

Free formula milk

Providing free formula milk for parents living with HIV is a simple and effective way to reduce the chance of vertical transmission. Recommendations show provision should be available to anyone in the UK who needs it, to ensure fair and equal health outcomes for all communities, including the most marginalised.

Opt-out testing

By expanding HIV testing it can ensure that more people can access the treatment they need. After a successful pilot scheme, the roll out of opt-out testing in more hospital A&Es is an effective way of reaching those who might otherwise not get tested.

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