Aidsfonds is concerned about HIV among people who have sex with men

The number of HIV diagnoses among men under thirty who have sex with other men is increasing. This is evident from research by the HIV Research Foundation.

In 2002, 15 percent of gay men under the age of 30 had HIV. In 2023 that was 29 percent; double in 20 years.

According to the Aidsfonds, the increase in that group is largely due to the decline in condom use. These men, under the age of 30, are also much more sexually active than, for example, men aged 70+.

The increase in this group is largely due to the decline in condom use, which was also in the news a long time ago, so it is logical that the number of HIV diagnoses is going up. size. These men under the age of 30 are also much more sexually active than, for example, men aged 70+.

The director of the Aidsfonds Mark Vermeulen says that the increase in the number of HIV diagnoses is a cause for concern. “What we see is that prevention has not been given enough attention in the Netherlands for much longer. We see that condom campaigns have been stopped since 2012. And we also see that not all groups would benefit from the HIV prevention pill PrEP. but we have plenty of access to it.

Although the numbers among young people are worrying, Aidsfonds emphasizes that the Netherlands is still in a strong position to reduce the number of new HIV infections to zero. The resources are available, but they must be used effectively, says the Aidsfonds.