World AIDS Day 2024
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, mark World AIDS Day by releasing the latest HIV surveillance data for the European Region.
This year, the surveillance report focuses on understanding the current trends in HIV diagnoses and describing the epidemiological characteristics of people diagnosed with HIV in the region. While significant strides have been made in confronting HIV, considerable challenges persist in identifying and treating cases, as well as preventing new infections. Expanding access to HIV prevention, testing and treatment is crucial, along with acknowledging and addressing the persistent HIV-related stigma and discrimination that prevents people living with HIV from living full lives.
ECDC and WHO reaffirm their commitment to supporting countries in accelerating progress towards reaching Sustainable Development Goal 3.3 to end the epidemic of HIV.
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Ahead of World AIDS Day, the latest HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report 2024, released by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), shows that since the beginning of the epidemic in the early 1980s, over 2.6 million people have been diagnosed with HIV in the WHO European Region, including more than 650, 000 in the European Union and European Economic Area.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.3 aims to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
How is the EU/EEA progressing?
Testing and treatment are essential components for ending the AIDS epidemic.
Stigma often involves negative judgments, discrimination, and misconceptions about HIV.
What are the priority areas for action in the EU/EEA to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030?
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The EU/EEA is making strides toward the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, but we can’t slow down. Continued efforts in prevention, testing, and treatment are vital.
HIV affects people of all backgrounds. Let's stand together on World AIDS Day to fight stigma and support those living with HIV.
Over half of new HIV diagnoses in the EU/EEA are made late, when the virus may have already impacted your health. Get tested regularly if you think you might be at risk. Encourage others to find out their status too.
