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More Than 106,000 People Living with HIV in England as Global HIV Pandemic Continues
Despite major advances in prevention and treatment, HIV remains a vital public health issue both in England and around the world. Latest data show that tens of thousands of people in England are living with HIV, while globally the epidemic still affects millions of lives.
HIV in England: Current Picture
In England, an estimated around 106,000 people are living with HIV — a figure that reflects ongoing transmission as well as improved survival thanks to treatment. Although prevention and testing programmes have made major strides, HIV continues to affect a significant number of people across different communities.
Public health data from the UK show that HIV diagnoses are now falling, with a 4 % decrease in new diagnoses in the wider UK in the latest reporting period — and similar trends seen in England. Some groups, such as young people aged 15–24, still face lower testing and treatment rates compared with older age groups, highlighting ongoing challenges in reaching everyone at risk.
Treatment and care in England remain strong: high proportions of people diagnosed with HIV are now on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and achieving viral suppression — meaning the virus is controlled at levels that make onward transmission extremely unlikely.
Global HIV: A Persistent Pandemic
While treatment has transformed HIV from a fatal disease into a manageable condition for many, the global epidemic remains large. According to World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS estimates, around 40.8 million people worldwide were living with HIV at the end of 2024. That includes adults and children across all regions, although the burden is highest in sub-Saharan Africa.
Each year, an estimated 1.3 million people become newly infected with HIV, and around 630,000 people die from HIV-related causes globally — far above goals set for ending AIDS as a public health threat.
Treatment coverage has expanded greatly over recent decades, with millions more accessing lifesaving antiretroviral therapy than in the early years of the epidemic. In 2024, roughly 77 % of people living with HIV worldwide were receiving ART, and about 73 % had suppressed viral loads. However, this still leaves millions without full access to treatment — particularly in parts of eastern Europe, central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, where new infections are rising.
Progress and Ongoing Challenges
The global HIV response has seen remarkable achievements: new infections and AIDS-related deaths have fallen dramatically from their peaks in the past. Effective treatment means that people living with HIV can often live long and healthy lives, and preventive tools like PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) offer powerful means to reduce risk.
Yet setbacks remain. Funding shortfalls and gaps in services threaten progress, particularly for communities with limited access to healthcare. UNAIDS reports that if policymakers don’t invest sufficiently and protect human rights, future needs for lifelong treatment could grow significantly.
What This Means for England and the World
For people in England living with HIV, the combination of widespread testing, excellent treatment access, and support services has helped control the epidemic and reduce new transmissions. But with more than 100,000 people living with the virus, continued efforts are essential — especially in reaching populations where engagement with prevention and care remains lower.
Globally, the fight against HIV is far from over. With millions still living with HIV and new infections continuing, sustained action is needed to close treatment gaps, expand prevention, and ensure that no one is left behind. Ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030 — a goal endorsed by UNAIDS and WHO — will require global investment, innovation, and a commitment to equity in health services.
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