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New research has found that 40% of healthcare workers say they would worry, at least a little, about drawing blood from a person living with HIV. Findings from the report, entitled HIV-related Stigma in Healthcare Settings in Ireland, found that one in five healthcare workers report using special measures they would not use with other […]

HIV Ireland has today welcomed the publication of data which shows that, despite a significant increase in newly notified cases of HIV in Ireland, the number of first-time diagnoses has fallen compared to pre-pandemic levels. New figures for 2022, published today (Nov 7th) by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, outline a sharp rise in new

On the first day of European HIV Testing Week (20 November), HIV Ireland announces a groundbreaking partnership with Grindr, the world’s largest dating app for the gay community. In a significant milestone, Ireland becomes the first country outside of the United States where Grindr users can seamlessly order a free self-test for HIV directly from

HIV Ireland has today launched an online publicity campaign encouraging organisations and members of the public to “Glow Red for World AIDS Day 1st December”. More than 60 landmark buildings and monuments around Ireland will be illuminated in red light to raise awareness of HIV and HIV-related stigma, with an emphasis on women. Recently published

A new mobile HIV and STI screening service for Leinster has been officially launched by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today. The service, known as “Equal: Check and Chat” will provide rapid HIV and other STI screening services at community locations in Dublin and surrounding counties. Inviting the Taoiseach to cut the ribbon at a launch event […]

“Glow Red” Campaign to Combat HIV Stigma launched for World AIDS Day HIV Ireland proudly announces the return of its annual Glow Red campaign for World AIDS Day (1st December). This year’s campaign highlights the ongoing impact of stigma on women living with HIV and reinforces the urgent need for awareness and understanding in combating

The opening hours for the HSE HIV & Sexual Health Helpline over the 2024/25 Christmas and New Year period are as follows: Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th, and Friday 27th December: Open 9.30am – 5.30pm Closed 25th and 26th December Closed weekend as usual Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st December, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd January: Open

The opening hours for the HSE HIV & Sexual Health Helpline over the 2024/25 Christmas and New Year period are as follows: Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th, and Friday 27th December: Open 9.30am – 5.30pm Closed 25th and 26th December Closed weekend as usual Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st December, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd January: Open

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

Expansion of HIV testing and access to PrEP vital to success of new sexual health strategy, says charity Press Release – for immediate release HIV Ireland has today welcomed the publication of the long-awaited National Sexual Health Strategy 2025 – 2035, and the renewal of the Government’s commitment to eliminate HIV transmission in Ireland by