Latino HIV Cases Rise in US, CDC Reports

HIV cases are on the rise among young Hispanic and Latino men in places like Maricopa County, Arizona, and tertiary students in Malaysia, with barriers like stigma, language, and access to care hindering prevention efforts. The Latino community in the US is disproportionately impacted by HIV, facing challenges like limited access to bilingual healthcare providers and cultural barriers to seeking care. Despite national declines in HIV infections, Latinos continue to experience high rates of new infections, attributed to systemic inequities like racism and language barriers that impede access to proper healthcare and preventive measures like PrEP. Efforts to address the HIV epidemic, including federal initiatives and outreach programs, are struggling to effectively reach and support the Latino population.