Communication tools on HIV infection and AIDS
The World AIDS Day 2025 digital event brought together fresh HIV data from ECDC and WHO/Europe, offering a clear look at both progress and the gaps that still need urgent attention.
In this video, ECDC expert in communicable diseases, Charlotte Deogan, explains how the EU/EEA is working towards reaching the targets to end the epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and other communicable diseases.
Have a look at the data on new HIV cases, testing and treatment. Discover the challenges, the successes, and what still needs to be done to hit those crucial 2030 targets.
HIV cases are decreasing overall in the EU/EEA. But worryingly, new diagnoses are on the rise. Let's look at what's behind these trends, like the impact of migration and the expansion of HIV testing.
Late HIV diagnosis is a hidden danger. Watch to learn what it is, why it matters, and what causes it. It can result in poorer health, higher transmission, and more expensive treatment.
Stigma and discrimination make life harder for people living with HIV. Let's look at how stigma stops people from getting tested or getting help, and why that matters.
Teymur Noori, ECDC's HIV Expert, explains how far along we are on the path to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for HIV/AIDS.
Anastasia Pharris, ECDC's Principal expert in Communicable Diseases, discusses the latest developments in HIV testing and detection.
Juliana Reyes, ECDC's Expert in Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, discusses the main challenges in addressing HIV/AIDS in Europe.
You may already know about PrEP, but did you know there is also PEP - the post-exposure prophylaxis - that is used after one may have been exposed to the HIV virus.
HIV continues to affect the health and wellbeing of people in Europe. In 2020, 14,971 new HIV diagnoses were reported in 29 countries of the EU/EEA.
Did you know that... more than 300 000 people were diagnosed with HIV over the last decade? Watch the ECDC video to find out more about HIV in Europe. HIV: Test, protect, prevent.
An estimated 30% of those infected with HIV are unaware of their infection.
World AIDS Day is a global health day introduced by the World Health Organization in 1988. It is observed on 1 December each year and aims at raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by HIV infection. The international symbol of HIV awareness and support is a red ribbon.
