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The recent increase in Latin American asylum seekers in Spain has been accompanied by a rise in HIV diagnoses. However, their clinical profile, particularly regarding antiretroviral resistance, is poorly characterized. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of resistance-associated mutations and their impact on treatment management in this vulnerable population. In this cohort of Latin American asylum seekers, resistance to NNRTIs was alarmingly high, especially among those with prior ART exposure and interrupted treatment. These findings underscore the need for optimized treatment strategies and improved healthcare access for migrant populations with HIV.

Migrants are a diverse group, with various drivers of migration and various HIV risk factors. As the HIV epidemic evolves, public health strategies must adapt to shifting epidemiological trends, refining approaches to prevention, testing, and treatment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030. To guide these programmes, this study aimed to assess trends in new HIV diagnoses among migrants in EU/EEA countries from 2014 to 2023, focusing on sociodemographic factors associated with late diagnosis.

This report presents the results of a survey among EU/EEA Member States in relation to the HIV epidemic among migrants and current national prevention interventions, policies and barriers to the public health response.

Guide for foreign students in Spain on how to access HIV care and treatment. The guide is also available in English, French, Portuguese; Russian, Romanian, Arabic, and Wolof

Guide for non-nationals on how to access HIV treatment and care in Spain.

The guide is available in English, French, Russian, Romanian, Arabic and Wolof

Presents legislative, institutional and policy developments related to asylum since 2018. Searches can be narrowed down by: Country; Year; Type of development: legislative, institutional or policy Thematic area: access to procedure, access to information, legal assistance and representation, interpretation services, special procedures, procedures at first instance, reception of applicants for international protection, detention, procedures at second instance, country of origin information, statelessness in the asylum context, content of protection, return of former applicants, resettlement and humanitarian admission programmes. Details on each development and further analysis can be consulted in the Asylum Report series. There is also a database of "Country of Origin Information" with comprehensive information on health system.

In 2022, a ECDC survey was used to collect data to monitor the implementation of the 2004 Dublin Declaration. The survey contained specific questions in relation to the HIV epidemic among migrants, in addition to questions relating to the current national prevention interventions, policies and barriers to the public health response. This report presents the results of the survey.