Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030
by Hannah Devlin Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#71V3B)
Labour announces prevention programme as well as efforts to re-engage people who have fallen out of medical care
Ending new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 is within reach thanks to an action plan that will include routine testing at A&Es, the government has said.
The HIV action plan, to be unveiled on World Aids Day on Monday, aims to re-engage the thousands of people who have left HIV care, bringing them back to lifesaving treatment. The 170m package also includes funding for opt-out HIV testing at A&Es during routine blood tests in areas with the highest rates, including London and Manchester.
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