HIV Infections Among Gay And Bisexual Men Fall By 71% In The UK
HIV infections among gay and bisexual men have seen a dramatic decline since 2012, with rates falling by 71% according to figures released by Public Health England.
This decline has been attributed to a rise in the use of PrEP medication.
Among gay and bisexual men, transmissions of HIV have dropped from 2,800 in 2012 to 800 in 2018.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK was on track to achieve its goal of ending HIV transmission by 2030.
"I feel very strongly that we must end HIV transmission," he said.
"HIV has brought untold hurt and suffering to so many, so it is encouraging to see transmissions continue to fall across the UK.”
The ‘BBC’ reports that “Prep is currently freely available for high-risk patients in Scotland and Wales, but many in England have had to wait until they can gain access to an impact trial that first began in September 2017.”
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