15th of June is Irish AIDS Day - the day of action on HIV and AIDS... Wearing the red ribbon on Irish AIDS Day is a sign of support for people living with HIV and a symbol of hope for the future. Irish AIDS Day is about people getting the facts about HIV and AIDS. No matter how you decide to mark the day, you can help create a more AIDS Aware society in which everyone takes action, so please make sure you show off your Red Ribbon! Ribbons will be available in all gay bars this weekend. There is a cost of €2. However, its more important to wear the ribbon so pick one up and wear it! Thanks, Paul Madden SGMHP Why should HIV still be an issue for me? The latest HPSC figure show that HIV Figures for MSM 2006 83 MSM diagnosed HIV in 2006 An 45% increase over 2005 (and 30% compared to 2004) 28% were not born in Ireland (and 40% of these were born in Western Europe) Age range 25% aged 29 and under (only one person was aged under 20) 42% aged between 30 and 39 33% aged 40 and over ( 8 persons aged over 50) ... http://www.gayhealthproject.com/content//templates/sgmhp.asp?articleid=138&zoneid=7
