New figures suggest the UK is on track to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030.
If taken consistently, when a condom is not worn and someone comes into contact with HIV, it protects cells in the body and disables the virus to stop it multiplying
"The figures show the impact that Prep, combined with increases in HIV testing and rapid access to HIV treatments can have."Yet, Prep is still not freely available on the NHS in England and unnecessary HIV infections are happening because of foot-dragging by politicians. "The fact we are still seeing 43% of all new HIV diagnoses at a late stage, in particular among heterosexual men and the over-50s, is evidence of the urgent need to engage these groups around HIV and regular testing."
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