Preliminary HIV statistics for 2024 reveal concerning trends in Antigua and Barbuda, with low treatment uptake and persistent stigma posing significant challenges. Delcora Williams, the AIDS Programme Manager, shared early data indicating approximately 1,500 cumulative HIV cases in the country, with over 400 deaths recorded. Currently, only around 600 individuals are receiving care, leaving an estimated 1,015 people living with HIV without access to treatment. Williams described the situation as troubling, emphasizing that only about half of those diagnosed are in care. She urged individuals who test positive to start treatment immediately, highlighting that viral suppression not only maintains health but also prevents transmission. ‘If you are virally suppressed, you cannot transmit HIV to your partner,’ she stated. Williams acknowledged that stigma remains a major barrier, discouraging people from testing or seeking care. ‘People must know they have the right to access treatment,’ she stressed. In preparation for World AIDS Day on December 1, several events are planned, including pop-up education sessions, a teen workshop, outreach to Spanish-speaking residents, and a national initiative to ‘paint the place red’ to show support for those living with HIV.