As people live longer and healthier with HIV, the HIV response offers valuable lessons for European health systems facing demographic change, workforce pressures and growing demand for long-term care.

On the occasion of World AIDS Day 2026, the HIV Outcomes initiative, alongside UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health, is delighted to invite you to its event “Positioning HIV as a Cornerstone of Resilient Health Systems and Societies”, taking place on 9 December, from 15.00 to 17.00 CET, at the European Parliament InfoHub.

The meeting will explore how lessons from the HIV response can contribute to building more resilient, inclusive and sustainable health systems. and will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of HIV Outcomes. Our Co-Chairs Prof. Caroline Sabin and Mario Cascio will open the session by reflecting on a decade of advancing a more holistic approach to HIV, centred on quality of life, health ageing and integrated care.

Moderated by Dr. Robbie Lawlor (Dublin City University), the interactive discussion will bring together policymakers, clinicians, community representatives and industry to dive into the lessons that the HIV response offers for Europe’s health systems.and health system sustainability.

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Key Topics of discussion:

▫️ How the HIV model of care pioneered innovation, community engagement and long-term, person-centred care.

▫️The evolving needs of people living and ageing with HIV, and the importance of continuity of care across the life course.

▫️Policy solutions to ensure HIV is reflected in future EU health, equality and social policy frameworks.

▫️The role of HIV in informing broader discussions on preparedness, resilience and health system sustainability.