An estimated 4,700 people are currently living with undiagnosed HIV in England, including an estimated 1,600 GBMSM, 600 Black African heterosexual men and 1,000 Black African heterosexual women. Testing rates for HIV in sexual health services are still below 2019 levels, particularly among heterosexuals. Amongst Black African heterosexuals, late diagnoses remain high and trends in new diagnoses suggest ongoing transmission. We are co-ordinating our efforts this week as community organisations, local authorities, clinicians, sexual health services, and other partners.
HIV Prevention England
National HIV Testing Week is an annual event and is on 10-16th February, to promote regular testing in England, particularly among groups most affected by HIV, including gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and heterosexuals of Black African ethnicity.
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National HIV Testing Week 10-16 February.
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