The number of HIV diagnoses first made in England increased by 15% from 2,451 in 2022 to 2,810 in 2023, signaling a concerning upward trend.
Around 60% of new diagnoses in the UK were believed to be down to men-women sexual encounters, highlighting the significant role heterosexual interactions play in rising rates.
The agency reported a large rise in HIV diagnoses in people relocating to the UK who were previously diagnosed abroad, reflecting a growing challenge in public health.
Around 40% of those diagnosed with HIV discovered their status at a late stage, meaning their immune systems had already begun to be damaged by the virus.
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