UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Takes Public HIV Test to Promote Awareness

Starmer becomes the first G7 leader to take a public HIV test, urging global leaders to follow suit during National HIV Testing Week.

Keir Starmer made history as the first serving UK Prime Minister and G7 leader to publicly take an HIV test, highlighting the importance of testing during National HIV Testing Week.
The Prime Minister completed a rapid home test at 10 Downing Street, demonstrating how quick and easy it is to check one's HIV status.
Starmer emphasized the importance of knowing one's HIV status for accessing treatment and achieving the UK's target of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
The UK government has committed to releasing a new HIV Action Plan in summer 2025, building on initiatives like free home testing kits available nationwide during the campaign week.
Starmer called on other world leaders to take similar steps to reduce stigma and encourage testing, with HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust praising his leadership.