World AIDS Day, 1st December, 2025
THEME OF THE YEAR
GLOBAL
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
NATIONAL
“Rise above the challenges to end HIV/AIDS”
Pidgin
“Sanap Wantain long pinisim HIV/AIDS”
“Gini Hebou HIV/AIDS Hadokoa” (Motu)
Service one
Strengthening HIV prevention efforts across Papua New Guinea through coordinated partnerships, community leadership, and sustained national commitment.
Service two
On World AIDS Day 2025, we reaffirm our national commitment to prevention, awareness, and community-driven action to reduce new HIV infections across the country.
HIV Factsheet
The HIV Fact Sheet outlines the current status of HIV in Papua New Guinea, including key statistics and priority prevention areas. It highlights national efforts to reduce new infections through awareness, partnerships, and targeted prevention strategies. The document emphasizes the need for continued coordination and strengthened community engagement to sustain progress in the national HIV response.
Success Stories
Through strong partnerships and coordinated prevention efforts, Papua New Guinea has strengthened its national response to HIV. Expanded awareness programs and community engagement initiatives continue to reduce stigma and promote safer practices nationwide.
Others
The red ribbon, worn during World AIDS Day events across PNG, symbolises solidarity with people living with HIV and commitment to ending stigma and discrimination.