15/06/2026
Today, on Irish AIDS Day, we remember those we have lost, honour those who fought for care, dignity and equality, and stand in solidarity with everyone living with HIV.
Over the past four decades, extraordinary progress has transformed HIV into a manageable long-term condition for those with access to treatment. People living with HIV who are on effective treatment can live long, healthy lives and cannot pass HIV on to their s*xual partners (U=U).
Yet stigma, misinformation and late diagnosis remain challenges in Ireland and around the world.
Irish AIDS Day is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, recognise the contribution of activists, healthcare workers, researchers and community organisations, and recommit ourselves to a future free from HIV stigma.
If you're s*xually active, know your HIV status, test regularly, and learn about prevention options including PrEP, PEP and condoms.
Remembering the past. Supporting each other today. Building a healthier future for all.