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UK's Starmer urges world leaders to test for HIV


Published on 2025-02-10 06:00:54 - MSN
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  • Keir Starmer has urged other world leaders to take an HIV test, after becoming the first serving British prime minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. His office on Monday released footage of the UK leader completing a rapid home test in Downing Street on Friday,

The article from MSN discusses UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's call for world leaders to get tested for HIV as part of a broader initiative to end new HIV transmissions by 2030. This call to action coincides with the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has been instrumental in raising awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS. Starmer's advocacy is part of a campaign to normalize HIV testing, reduce stigma, and promote early detection, especially highlighted by the fact that with current treatments, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives and cannot transmit the virus if their viral load is undetectable. The initiative also aims to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on certain communities, pushing for more inclusive and accessible testing and treatment options globally.

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