Aoife Commins is an Irish nurse who has bravely shared her personal story of living with HIV to raise awareness and challenge the stigma associated with the virus. Her openness about her diagnosis has made a significant impact, especially within the healthcare community and among the general public, highlighting the realities of living with HIV today.

As a healthcare professional, Aoife uses her platform to educate others about HIV, emphasizing that it is a manageable condition with proper treatment. She advocates for greater understanding, compassion, and the need to end the stigma that still surrounds HIV. Aoife’s story is compelling because it breaks the common misconceptions about who can be affected by HIV and underscores that it is a health issue that can impact anyone.

Her work contributes to the ongoing efforts to normalize conversations about HIV, encourage regular testing, and promote the importance of early diagnosis and adherence to treatment. Through her courage and advocacy, Aoife inspires many and plays a vital role in the broader movement towards HIV awareness and acceptance in Ireland and beyond.

Aoife says, “I’ve never been healthier”. “Undetectable = Untransmittable” ‘HIV DOES NOT DISCRINIMATE. It can happen to anyone! So get checked, wear condoms, use PREP and practice safe sex.