Cyprus assesses HIV progress and future policy goals for its 2026 EU Council presidency

Cyprus has reportedly reached or exceeded the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, with 2024 estimates showing approximately 94-95% diagnosis rates, 97-98% treatment coverage, and over 95% viral suppression. An estimated 2,000 people are currently living with HIV on the island. A roundtable event titled "From national success to European leadership" was held on Tuesday at the House of Europe, supported by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 and the Foundation for Parliamentary and Participatory Democracy. Professor Caroline Sabin of University College London coordinated the discussion. The event highlighted the opportunity to place HIV on the European health agenda during the Cypriot presidency, which lasts until the end of June 2026. Priorities include addressing long-term care and healthy aging for HIV patients. A new national strategic plan for HIV in Cyprus is scheduled for finalization in September, aiming to address social stigma beyond clinical indicators.