Undiagnosed HIV cases exceed 5% in Belgium, 'Figures not good' says Flemish Minister of Welfare

EURACTIV - Belgium's HIV epidemic has hit a new challenge, as the estimated proportion of undiagnosed individuals has surpassed 5% in 2023, prompting a downward revision of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 figures. Read more

"Some individuals are exposed to HIV without realising their risk and, as a result, do not take appropriate preventive measures," said Dr Jessika Deblonde of Sciensano. The issue is compounded by declining condom use, a cornerstone of HIV prevention. [Getty Images: KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY]