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To mark World AIDS day, AIDS West will present a special candlelit memorial service on Tuesday 1 December at 7:00pm sharp in the wonderful surroundings of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in Galway. This will be the 15th anniversary of the annual event – admission is free to all.

An exhibition with a difference will be on show at the Galway City Library during this month's arts festival.

To mark World AIDS day a special candlelit memorial service will take place on Sunday November 30 at 8pm at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

People with HIV continue to experience stigma, discrimination and isolation, according to the manager of AIDS West.

Two NUI Galway researchers have published a book on fungal diagnostics, detailing innovative methods for rapid, accurate detection of these potentially life threatening infections.

Most HIV positive people are forced to remain tight lipped about their condition because of fear of stigma and discrimination, it was claimed this week.

The Mayor of Galway city has praised two young women who showed “bravery” and “foresight” by setting up an organisation to support people with AIDS and HIV in 1987.

The HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme launched a new sexual health promotion campaign to encourage consistent use of contraception among sexually active young adults. The new phase of the Think Contraception campaign will use TV sponsorships, on-the-street promotion, poster and digital advertising, and social media connections to promote its key message, that when it comes to risk of STIs or unplanned pregnancy—Johnny’s got you covered.

A voluntary organisation which offers support and care to people affected by HIV/AIDS is organising a candelit memorial service in the city to mark World AIDS Day on December 1.

Education is the key to removing the “huge” stigma which continues to be associated with being HIV positive, a leading Galway based researcher into the condition said this week.