World AIDS Campaign 2026
The year 2026 marks 30 years of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART, often called 'cocktail therapy’) – a transformative milestone in HIV treatment that turned a once-fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition and revolutionised HIV care. Over the past three decades, treatment has moved from complex regimens of many pills a day to simple, highly effective and well-tolerated options with few side effects, greatly improving the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV). With early treatment and continuous care, PLHIV can stay healthy and keep the virus at undetectable levels, which also prevents sexual transmission of HIV.
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Red Ribbon Centre will stage an outdoor art exhibition themed “The City’s Heartbeat: 30 Years of Science. A Lifetime of Living” at the Kwun Tong Promenade on 28 and 29 November 2026. Through art displays, interactive educational panels, immersive games and hands-on workshops, the exhibition takes visitors through Hong Kong's journey in HIV prevention and care. It invites everyone to see HIV in a new light and bring warmth to our city through care and inclusion.
Exhibition details
Date: 28 and 29 November 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time: 12 noon – 8 pm
Venue: AquaBeat 03, Kwun Tong Promenade (86 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon)
Admission: Free. All are welcome.
Highlights
- Art Zone and Audio Booth: View artworks and listen to real stories from PLHIV and frontline healthcare workers
- Interactive Panels and Video Screenings: Learn key HIV facts, treatment milestones and testing services, and revisit classic HIV awareness videos from 1987 onwards
- Immersive Games: Bust common myths through fun activities and discover everyday ways to reduce stigma
- Sand Bottle Workshop: Create your own sand bottle and write a message of encouragement to PLHIV
Complete designated tasks at the venue to redeem a souvenir while stocks last (first come, first served).
HIV Testing Month 2026 – Coming Soon
HIV testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Early diagnosis allows prompt treatment, which keeps the virus under control and protects your health. Your health is in your hands.
Held annually since 2024, HIV Testing Month returns for its third year. The Red Ribbon Centre will launch HIV Testing Month 2026 from 28 November to 31 December 2026. Working with community organisations, we will offer easy and convenient HIV testing through a range of channels so that more people can get tested.
Campaign details will be announced on this page shortly. Please stay tuned. In the meantime, HIV testing services are available all year round. For enquiries, please call the AIDS Hotline at 2780 2211.
Know your status. Take a step further for your health.