UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Takes Public HIV Test in Global First for G7 Leaders

Starmer's public test launches a national HIV awareness campaign, aiming to end new transmissions in England by 2030.

Keir Starmer became the first G7 leader to publicly take an HIV test, encouraging global leaders to follow suit.
The initiative is part of a national campaign to promote HIV testing and awareness in England, where an estimated 4,700 people unknowingly live with the virus.
Starmer's test, conducted at Downing Street, marked the start of a week-long campaign offering 20,000 free at-home HIV tests across England.
The campaign aligns with the UK government's goal to eliminate new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, supported by a £27 million program for expanded testing in NHS emergency services.
Global HIV infections reached historic lows in 2023, but experts emphasize intensified testing and prevention efforts are critical to achieving eradication goals.