University of Bristol news release
Latest NHS data shows 1,900 previously undiagnosed cases of HIV have been identified by the NHS Blood Borne Virus Opt-Out Testing Programme, since it began in April 2022.
Under the first-of-its kind large scale NHS programme, adults visiting a major hospital ED in 88 towns and cities with a high rate of diagnosed HIV, who are having blood taken as part of their visit are also routinely tested for HIV and hepatitis B & C unless they choose to opt-out.
If someone’s test comes back positive for HIV (or hepatitis B or hepatitis C) – the person is offered specialist support from the NHS, and a treatment plan is agreed with them.
Almost all (93%) newly diagnosed individuals by the programme had no record of a prior HIV test, which health chiefs believe shows the initiative is reaching people who are unlikely to be tested routinely through other routes.
Read the full news release here.
Source : University of Bristol
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