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HIV

The UK is a relatively low prevalence country for HIV infections as a result of sustained public education and health promotion campaigns. Nevertheless, HIV remains a life-threatening condition. The introduction of drug therapies has improved the lives of many people infected with HIV, but there is still no cure. The National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV sets out the Government's aims for tackling HIV in England. Among other things, It includes goals for reducing the spread of HIV, sets standards for the treatment, support and care of people living with HIV and makes proposals to ensure that there is a sound evidence base for effective HIV prevention.