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UK Launches £170M HIV Action Plan on World AIDS Day

12/2/2025

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  • On World AIDS Day 2025, the UK unveiled a £170 million HIV Action Plan to end new transmissions by 2030.
  • Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the plan will re-engage 5,000 people and includes opt-out testing in accident and emergency (A&E) departments plus discreet home testing via the NHS App.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the plan, while activists warn progress remains slow, especially for marginalized communities.