Frederick Manduca, co-founder of Newfoundland Diagnostics, said: "HIV self-tests are more than a diagnostic tool - they're a critical strategy to help shatter misconceptions, challenge the stigma around HIV and wider sexual health, and help to empower people to take control of their sexual health.
Dr Hilary Jones has urged sexually active Brits to test for HIV, saying: “This new data shows that not only is HIV not a problem of the past - things could get much worse.
"Getting tested regularly, using protection, being open with sexual partners about sexual health status, and being able to access preventative treatments like PrEP are all small steps that can have a massive impact on HIV transmission.”.
HIV diagnoses among heterosexual men has surged in England, with a new survey finding that 73 per cent of men have never tested for the disease.
The recent study found that one in five men don’t understand HIV transmission, while one in three don’t understand what “detectable” is and over half incorrectly believe transmission runs high even with medication.
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