The way we think about HIV has changed.
Modern treatments mean that HIV is now a manageable condition. With early diagnosis and consistent use of antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV can achieve a suppressed viral load and enjoy long, healthy lives. This breakthrough has transformed HIV from a life-threatening diagnosis into an opportunity for resilience and hope
About HIV
The Main Facts
With early diagnosis and the advent of effective antiretroviral therapy, HIV has evolved into a manageable chronic condition; regular testing and timely treatment greatly enhance quality of life and long-term outcomes.
HIV is transmitted through specific routes, including unprotected sexual contact, sharing of contaminated needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding, which underscores the importance of targeted education and prevention strategies
The main approach is through antiretroviral therapy (ART), which involves a combination of medications that work to suppress HIV replication in the body. When taken as prescribed, ART helps reduce the viral load to undetectable levels, which not only supports immune system recovery but also minimises the risk of onward transmission.
Our Impact
HIV Ireland's impact in numbers
HIV Ireland has made a significant impact on Ireland and how its citizens perceive, understand and live with HIV. It is now a completely management condition, with treatments meaning undetectable equals untransmittable.
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Latest NEws
Commitments on Action Plan for HIV, PrEP accessibility welcomed by HIV Ireland
HIV Ireland has today welcomed the commitments outlined in the new programme for Government on HIV. Details of the Programme relating to Sexual Health include developing an action plan to eliminate new HIV transmission by 2030, support for people living with HIV, and increased availability with reduced waiting times for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medication used to prevent acquisition of HIV from a sexual partner.
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