Nov 28, 2025
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Among the advances achieved, people with HIV may be able to donate their organs, participate in sports competitions on an equal basis, and have access to the civil service, military, and state security services.
SCS recorded 242 new HIV infections in 2024, 88.8% in men aged 25-45.
By 2024, 8,027 people will receive antiretroviral treatment, representing an investment of more than 39 million.
The most common way of transmission is sexual, and condoms are the most effective preventive method.
The Ministry of Health, through the General Directorate of Public Health of the Canary Islands Health Service (SCS), celebrates World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every December 1, with the slogan "Long Live HIV" for another year.This campaign, supported by the Ministry of Health, reminds us of the importance of ending the stigma and discrimination that people living with HIV or those most vulnerable to the virus continue to suffer.
The objective is to promote respect, dignity and equality, and to take note of the regulatory and social advances made in recent years, in particular:
- Possibility of organ donation in people with HIV.
- Participation in sports competitions under equal conditions.
- Evidence that people with HIV with undetectable viral loads are not transmitting the virus.
- a guarantee of non-discrimination and access to housing for the elderly or disabled.
– The elimination of barriers to work in the Administration, the Armed Forces and the State Security body, within the framework of the Social Pact for Non-Discrimination and Equal Treatment associated with HIV, and the Canary Islands have been respected since its creation.
Epidemiological control of new HIV infections
During 2024, 242 new HIV infections were reported in the Canary Islands, with a rate of 10.81 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, the same figure as in 2023 (238 cases).
88.8 percent of new diagnoses correspond to men aged 25 to 45.
By transmission category, 62.8% were gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men, 35.5% were related to unprotected male-female relationships and 0.4% were people who inject drugs (PID).
According to sources, approximately 60 percent of the new diagnoses belong to the Hispanic population.At the time of diagnosis, 44.6 percent had a late diagnosis, a decrease compared to 2023 (47.2 percent).During this period, there was no incident of mother-to-child transmission.
World organizations (who) and NGOs Remember that the right to health, care, treatment and respect for the dignity of people living with HIV or in vulnerable situations.Preventive efforts are necessary to enable urgent action to be taken by 2030.end the AIDS epidemic.
In the Canary Islands, the strategy focuses on promoting prevention and early diagnosis in the population, reducing the use of drugs, reducing work and new infections in the various exposures that make people.
The general preparation of public health of the SCS promotes the participation of people, institutions, community organizations and treatment, treatment, care and cooperation and cooperation and cooperation with the HIV virus.
Remember that every person and risky practice to be vulnerable to HIV, so early diagnosis is important.
Public health emphasizes the importance of:
- Using a condom is the most effective way to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
– Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a preventive tool for people at high risk.
The use of antiretrovirals
In 2024, 8,577 people with HIV were treated with Antiretroviral Virus in the centers located in the SCS in all the islands.The investment in the antiretroviral company received by these people is 39073,54440 euro.
Try to Ppeno
In 2024, 1,279 people in the Canary Islands received pre-pour-preach (prep) at a cost of 171,134 euros.This preparation is a preventive medicine with residues in adults at high risk of HIV infection, given as a way to control other diseases, without replacing condom use.
Non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (NOPP), on the other hand, is used after accidental sexual or parental exposure and should be initiated within the first six hours, with a maximum of 72 hours, as directed by a hospital emergency services specialist.In 2024, 500 people in the Canary Islands received this immunization.
Actions for Earth AIDS DAY 2025
Distribution of preventive materials (condoms and lubricants) in medical centers and hospitals, medical care, NGOs and LGBTI groups, associations and other public and private organizations and institutions.
Social media campaign through the Canarias Saludable channel (www.canariasaludable.org) of the General Directorate of Public Health.
Dissemination through the website of the Saka pamarénlahan Canary organization and the website www.cerovihencancaniaan.com.
The end of the tarpaulin and ribbon in support of the world of AIDS for AIDS Day at Geartorate Faverate in Cruz Deal denerife and las Canaria.
Technical cooperation with NGOs and the LGBTI community and LGBTI Iaseji, in events celebrating International Day (exhibitions, shows, exhibitions, etc.).
