HIV/AIDS continues to rise in Europe

At the end of 2007 it was estimated that around 800,000 people were living with HIV in Western and Central Europe. Although small when compared with Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, recent evidence shows increasing rates of HIV transmission in a number of European countries, particularly among men who have sex with men. The number of people living with HIV who are unaware of their status is alarmingly high and many people are diagnosed with HIV at a late stage, reducing the likelihood of treatment success.

To minimise the risk to yourself if you suspect that you may have HIV, or have had sex man on man, is to take an STD test. These tests are carried out at a number of centres throughout London and all other major cities in the UK such as Manchester and Birmingham.  The test is very simple and is carried out in complete confidence, anonymously if preferred, with the result given to you within a few hours. The quicker you know the result the sooner treatment can begin.