'Support World AIDS Day' - Cllr Sandra Duffy
'We must constantly be proactive in supporting prevention awareness programmes for HIV in Derry and across Ireland'
Derry City and Strabane District councillor Sandra Duffy (Sinn Fein) has called on people to remember World Aids Day, the theme of which this year is: 'You can end HIV by 2030'.
Ms Duffy said: "World Aids Day takes place today, December 1. it is the day when the world comes out in solidarity and support for those who are living with HIV and AIDS.
"The Red Ribbon is the international symbol of HIV/AIDS awareness and is used to promote awareness and support of a worthy cause and to remind others of the need for their continued support and commitment.
"We must constantly be proactive in supporting prevention awareness programmes for HIV in Derry and across Ireland, these programmes must be sustained and given the proper funding to help reduce the levels of new infections and put in place the support services that are needed for caring for those living with HIV.”