Sir Elton John, a famous musician, philanthropist and public figure, appealed to Ukrainians on the eve of the 30th World AIDS Day – his letter was published today in the "Facts and Comments" newspaper. His another appeal to the international community, will be published on December 1 in the British newspaper Evening Standard.

On the eve of the World AIDS Day we cordially invite you to the action "Don’t be a child. Get HIV tested ", which will begin at 10.00 am on November, 30 at the Red Ribbon Memorial (23 Lavrska str, next to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra). For accreditation and more details please contact: Anastasiya Bondarchuk +380 97 394 4956, a.bondarchuk@prhouse.com.ua, Daria Kovalenko +380 95 419 6798, d.kovalenko@prhouse.com.ua.

According to the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, during the ten months of 2018 – 14 797 new cases of HIV infection were registered (1 975 of them are amongst children under 14 years old). Altogether 330 415 new cases of HIV infection were officially registered in Ukraine since 1987. Since 1987 – 47 646 died from AIDS associated diseases in Ukraine. Ukraine keeps the leading position in Europe in terms of new HIV infection cases. According to UNAIDS experts’ assessment about 240,000 people in Ukraine live with HIV/AIDS.

According to the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, during the four months of 2018 – 5 764 new cases of HIV infection were registered (783 of them are amongst children under 14 years old). Altogether 321 382 new cases of HIV infection were officially registered in Ukraine since 1987. Since 1987 – 46 024 died from AIDS associated diseases in Ukraine. Ukraine keeps the leading position in Europe in terms of new HIV infection cases. According to UNAIDS experts’ assessment about 240,000 people in Ukraine live with HIV/AIDS.

At the end of May, the world-renowned singer, public figure and the founder of the charity foundation aimed at fighting AIDS, Sir Elton John will return to Ukraine at the invitation of the Elena Pinchuk Foundation. As part of his visit, in Kyiv, the Elena Pinchuk Foundation, with the support of the Art-Zavod Platforma, Kurazh Bazar, the All-Ukrainian Network of PLWH and the Radio HIT FM, will hold an informational charity event "A Day with Elton John" aimed at preventing and engaging Ukrainians in the fight against AIDS in Ukraine.

The largest patient organization, the All-Ukrainian Network of PLWH, on the eve of the World Remembrance Day of AIDS Victims, opens a non-governmental medical center, which is a unique development of the patient community. The opening ceremony of the first Medical Center "100% of life" in Kyiv (Mezhygirska 87-B street, near the head office of the Network) will be held on May 18, at 11:00. For accreditation and additional information contact Natalya Krasnenkova, +380 67 465 54 26, krasnenkova@prhouse.com.ua, Sofia Hurmak, +380 63 870 85 51, Daria Kovalenko, +380 95 419 67 98.

On March 22 at 01:00 p.m., a briefing on the World Tuberculosis Day will take place in the Ukrainian Crisis Media Centre. During the briefing, speakers will tell about new steps to overcome tuberculosis, changes to be made for patients and events that will take place on the occasion of the World Tuberculosis Day in Ukraine. On-site media accreditation is upon presenting certifications. Additional information by phone: +380 (66) 95 95 567, Yuliia Chechotkina, the All-Ukrainian Network of PLWH.

The conflict in eastern Ukraine has increased the spread of HIV throughout the country as people have been uprooted by the violence, a new study finds.

On January 1, 2018, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Decree on the appointment of Olga Stefanyshyna as a Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine.

On December 1, 2017, a mobile HIV testing application was presented in Kyiv. On this day the World AIDS Day is marked. Now this day is devoted to the theme “The Right to Health.” Awareness of your health and status is a right to a full life; it is a chance to stop the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country.