Introduction:
The government of Trinidad and Tobago considers that the enjoyment of the highest attainable level of health is a basic right of every citizen, and it has a goal to achieve health for all by 2025. Thus, it places emphasis on caring and assures standards of excellence to promote, protect, and improve the health status of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. To achieve these goals, it is very important to increase curative services as well as preventive services in the country.

Material and methods:
Children born with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Trinidad and Tobago are surviving, especially with free and increased access to antiretroviral therapy. This paper focuses on the role of health professionals to reduce and prevent the HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic in Trinidad and Tobago. In view of this situation, there is a need to overcome the challenges of public health by involving community and individuals and self-reliance to prevent and reduce the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Results:
The author highlight the contribution of health professionals and the Public Health Policy, which remains an untapped resource within the community for addressing HIV/AIDS prevention and early detection.

Conclusion:
Social workers are needed to address the individual needs of persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, and the needs of their families and communities, as well as to address the larger issues of social injustice that affects and is affected by the HIV pandemic.