Ireland unlikely to end HIV transmission by 2030
A new report indicates that Ireland is unlikely to meet its 2030 goal of ending new HIV transmissions due to rising case numbers and testing bottlenecks. Experts are calling for increased access to care and PrEP treatment to address the trend.
Why it matters
Public health targets regarding infectious diseases are critical for long-term healthcare planning and social welfare.
There has been an increase in the number of new HIV cases in Ireland recently, with the number of new cases back to pre-Covid levels.
HIV Ireland says that the country now has the second highest transmission rate, per capita in Europe.
A new report by the organisation, which was developed with clinicians, researchers, advocates and people with lived experience from across Ireland and the UK, said that Ireland is unlikely to achieve its objective of ending new HIV transmission by 2030.
The objective was outlined in the Programme for Government and the National Sexual Health Strategy.
Stephen O'Hare, Executive Director of HIV Ireland, said the Government has committed to develop a National Action Plan and such plans already exist in the UK.
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