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Bahamas HIV Update: Progress and Gaps | Bahamas News
In The Bahamas, 142 new HIV cases were reported in 2025 — mostly among men aged 30-39 — prompting officials to investigate delayed testing and potential risk behaviors, even as the country makes progress toward its 75% reduction goal by 2030. While far below the epidemic peak of nearly 800 cases in the 1990s, every new case remains a concern. Encouragingly, 96% of people living with HIV know their status, 81% are on treatment, and 98% have an undetectable viral load. This year’s Regional Testing Day expanded to include chronic disease screenings and showcased at-home HIV self-testing kits…
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