Despite overall progress in reducing HIV among men who have sex with men, Black and Latino gay and bisexual men are not seeing the same improvements as white men, according to a new report released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for World AIDS Day.
Black and Latino gay and bi men have not experienced the same decline in new HIV cases as white men, viral suppression and PrEP use are lagging, and queer men of color are more likely to experience HIV-related stigma.
But innovative approaches could help close the gap. (The report only discusses Black and Latino men.) "Several innovative and culturally appropriate strategies have successfully reduced barriers to access of services and might help achieve national goals