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Huge rise in HIV cases in south-west

ended 19. January 2026

There's been a huge rise in HIV cases in the south-west, new government data shows.

In 2023, 447 South West residents were newly diagnosed with HIV, accounting for 7% of new diagnoses in England. This represents a rise of 102% from 2022.

Heterosexual contact was the largest infection route for new diagnoses in South West residents in 2023 (75%).

  • What is behind this huge rise in cases?
  • What advice do you have for people to protect themselves from HIV?

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