Russia Urges Widespread HIV Testing Amid Rising Cases
To combat the escalating HIV epidemic, Russia’s Health Minister, Mikhail Murashko, has declared that approximately one-third of the nation’s population must undergo HIV testing annually. This initiative is deemed crucial for reducing virus transmission, especially among at-risk populations, despite already achieving record screening levels in 2024. The country faces one of Europe’s highest HIV prevalence rates, with infections continuing to rise even as over 54 million individuals, roughly 37% of the population, were tested last year.
John Q. Hosedrinker