Media Advisory - BC observes World AIDS Day with HIV response at a crossroads

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - On Monday, December 1^st, the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) alongside Providence Health Care, the Health Initiative for Men & Pacific AIDS Network will host an event recognizing World AIDS Day to raise awareness to the changing landscape of HIV in BC.

This event, located at Vancouver's St. Paul's Hospital, will feature a presentation on the current state of HIV in BC, followed by a panel discussion with local community organizations addressing the rising rates of HIV, the partnership between research organizations & community practice, and the critical need for sustained government funding.

Moderated by Fiona Dalton, President & CEO of Providence Health Care, speakers will include:

• The Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, MP for Vancouver Centre
• Dr. Julio Montaner, Executive Director & Physician-in-Chief, BC-CfE
• Aaron Purdie, Executive Director, Health Initiative for Men
• Evin Jones, Executive Director, Pacific AIDS Network

Location:        
St. Paul's Hospital (1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC)
Cullen Family Lecture Theatre (Room 1477), Providence Level 1

Date:
Monday, December 1^st, 2025
9:30am – 11:00am PST

Note: Following the event at 11:00am PST, Dr. Julio Montaner, Aaron Purdie and Evin Jones will be available for media interviews on location.

About the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) is Canada's largest HIV/AIDS research, treatment and education facility – nationally and internationally recognized as an innovative world leader in combating HIV/AIDS and related diseases. The BC-CfE works in close collaboration with key partners, including government, health authorities, health care providers, academics, and the community to decrease the health burden of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and addictions across Canada and around the world.

SOURCE British Columbia Centre for Excellence In HIV/AIDS

For additional information, please contact: Cameron Collins, BC-CfE media relations, Email: [email protected], Phone: [phone]