Last Updated on December 2, 2025, 8:23 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew addressed the nation on the occasion of World AIDS Day 2025. The national theme for the commemoration was ‘Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,’
During the 2025 address, The Prime Minister pledged too end AIDS by 2030, highlighting their dedication to the people of the island nation. The Prime Minister took the opportunity to educate the people on the importance of regular testing for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
In his address, he also touched upon the international funding cuts from partner nations. According to Dr Terrance Drew, the funding cuts will make the management of HIV/AIDS more difficult for small island nations such as St Kitts and Nevis.
This, however, does not change the priorities of the island nation towards the people who they are working for. The Minister of Health highlighted that in the light of fund cuts, the problem for the vulnerable communities have increased tremendously. In light of this situation, Dr Drew called for more unity.
He said that now was the time for the stakeholders to work together and find a lasting solution. The Prime Minister also educated the people of the country to make regular HIV Tests a part of their routine check ups
This will help them remain safe and lead more productive and long lives with HIV/AIDS. He asserted that a diagnosis is not a death sentence as medicinal intervention. The Prime Minister highlighted that the theme for this year’s commemoration calls for decisive action and securing funding.
The Ministry of Health will be making efforts to secure increased budget support, and creating more partnerships to make sure funding gaps can be closed. The Prime Minister also highlighted that the people living with HIV/AIDS continue to receive medicines free of cost.
The Prime Minister has further highlighted that the HIV/AIDS Plan forms the backbone of St Kitts and Nevis’s response for the epidemic. The national response is built on three essential pillars: equity and human rights for all, strict confidentiality to safeguard personal health information, and a commitment to providing care free from stigma and discrimination.
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