In 2022, HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) reached an all-time high in the UK, with continuous declines in diagnoses within this group. However, disparities persist, emphasising the need for increased testing, especially among ethnic minorities and women.
The UK Health Security Agency’s data for England delves into HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), new HIV diagnoses, and care outcomes. While GBMSM showed a drop in HIV diagnoses, heterosexual adults, women, and ethnic minority groups experienced an increase.
