HIV report launched with Spanish Ministry of Health

A new report on the state of sexual health and HIV in Spain, published by the University of Edinburgh, was presented at a recent event by Spain’s Secretary of State for Health, Mr Javier Padilla Bernáldez, and UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr Winnie Byanyima.

  • Viewing Jaime from the audience, with panelists either side and presentation behind.
  • Dr Winnie Byanyima talks at a podium with the presentation behind.

The report is the result of a interdisciplinary collaboration led by Usher Institute’s Chancellor’s Fellow Jaime Garcia-Iglesias. The team brings social and humanities scholars, as well as  public health and infectious disease clinicians to deliver a comprehensive analysis of sexual health trends and needs in Spain. The team’s research highlights a concerning rise in sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for more inclusive, accessible health services to meet the evolving demands of Spain’s population.

This report, with a preface from the Secretary of State, sets the foundation for updated, national HIV prevention strategies, aiming to foster equitable access and resilience in Spain’s health services.

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