On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Common Management Unit (CMU) for AIDS, TB & Malaria, in collaboration with WHO and UNAIDS, organised a World AIDS Day Awareness Walk on 1st December 2025 under the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.”The walk brought together partners, stakeholders, and community members

Introduction World AIDS Day 2025 marks a critical moment for global reflection and reaffirmation of our collective commitment to ending AIDS as a public health threat. Despite major advances over the past decades, many people still face disruptions in accessing prevention, treatment and support services. The World Health Organization’s 2025

Stigma surrounding HIV remains one of the most persistent challenges in public health. Although medical advancements have transformed HIV into a manageable condition, social attitudes have not progressed at the same pace. Fear, misinformation, and negative perceptions continue to shape how individuals living with HIV are treated in their families,

Understanding HIV is the first step toward prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment. The FAQs provide clear guidance on how HIV spreads, how it can be prevented, symptoms to watch for, available testing services, and the importance of timely antiretroviral therapy. They also address stigma, children’s care needs, and common

Timely HIV testing and initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) enable individuals to lead long, productive lives while significantly reducing the risk of transmission. Free, confidential treatment and counselling are available across public health facilities in Pakistan, ensuring that every person receives dignified, evidence-based care. Strengthening adherence and reducing stigma remain

On World AIDS Day 2025, we reaffirm that HIV prevention is simple, effective and life-saving. Strengthening safe practices such as using sterile injections, ensuring certified blood, accessing PrEP and PEP, and rejecting harmful myths can significantly reduce transmission. HIV does not spread through casual contact, and informed communities remain protected.