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HIV diagnoses fall in San Francisco but disparities persist; Getting to 0 plans target PrEP, rapid ART and re-engagement
Summary
The 2015 HIV epidemiology report shows new diagnoses fell to 255 and viral-suppression metrics improved, but African Americans and homeless people lag on key outcomes; the Getting to 0 consortium plans targeted PrEP uptake, rapid ART initiation, linkage/retention efforts and anti-stigma work, backed by recent city investments.
San Francisco's 2015 HIV epidemiology report shows encouraging overall declines in new diagnoses and improvements in the care continuum, but persistent disparities mean the city's "Getting to 0" effort must target specific populations to close the gaps.
Susan Shearer, director of the HIV Epidemiology Section, presented highlights from the annual report, noting a drop from 453 new diagnoses in 2012 to 255 in 2015 and an increase in the number of people living with HIV to nearly 15,000. "We have almost 15,000 people living with HIV in the city," Shearer said, emphasizing both population-level progress and pockets of continued need.
The report shows improvements across the…
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