Rates estimated at 27 times higher than for other men in eastern and southern Africa and 199 times higher than for other men in western and central Africa
i_am_zews/ShutterstockA recent large review suggests that while testing and knowledge of status may be improving, there is no progress in terms of viral suppression and prevalence of HIV for gay and bisexual men in Africa. Overall the HIV incidence in Africa is falling but this is not being replicated for gay and bisexual men, so these inequalities need to be addressed if the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets are to be met for 2025. This systematic review from James Stannah and colleagues, published in Lancet HIV, evaluated HIV trends over almost two decades. The criminalisation of gay relationships in 32 African countries and stigma are likely to be barriers to HIV prevention for this group.
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