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Preppy boy: Why the UK government should do more to tackle HIV

Why it's time the UK government steps up when it comes to HIV funding in England.

Preppy boy: Why the UK government should do more to tackle HIV
Published: | 2 min read

I can’t say I was pleased when in January, health secretary Matt Hancock’s self-satisfied face appeared on Twitter so soon after the general election. I was hoping the cold weather might deter him from more public appearances but alas.

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In his typical style, Hancock posted a video talking about the recent data from Public Health England that shows HIV transmissions have been on the decline in England – particularly amongst gay and bisexual men (GBM).

Indeed, without a shred of irony, Hancock stated that an ‘injustice’ was being reversed through the government’s efforts of reducing HIV transmissions by 73%.

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