National HIV Testing Week 2025 Promotes Free Testing, Awareness in England

National HIV Testing Week, running from February 10 to 16, 2025, aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular HIV testing, reduce stigma, and help end new infections. Various regions, including Torbay and Wolverhampton, are hosting free and confidential testing sessions, highlighting that early detection is crucial for accessing treatment and living a healthy life. Councillors and health officials stress that many people live with undiagnosed HIV, with estimates suggesting around 4,700 in England. The campaign emphasizes the ease of testing through sexual health clinics, GPs, and online options, promoting the message that treatment can prevent transmission. In Kirklees, health partners are facilitating rapid community-based testing with results available in five minutes, further enhancing accessibility. The overall goal is to normalize HIV testing and encourage individuals to know their status to improve health outcomes and reduce transmission rates.