HIV and Black African Communities in the UK

Report reviewing the wide range of policy issues relevant to HIV and black African communities

HIV-and-Black-African-Communities-in-the-UK.pdf.pdf (1.8MB)

The report highlights that Black African communities in the UK, while comprising 1.8% of the population, are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for 34% of all HIV diagnoses.

Despite the prevalence, there is insufficient attention and resources allocated to their HIV prevention, testing, and care, along with addressing related issues like stigma, poverty, and immigration barriers, all of which significantly impact their experience of living with HIV.

The report reviews the wide range of policy issues relevant to HIV and black African communities and makes a number of detailed recommendations