HIV Diagnoses Among Migrants in Switzerland
More than 50% of new HIV diagnoses among migrants in Switzerland occur post-migration.
A study presented at the 2025 European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) Congress analyzed data from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS) over 15 years.
- The study tracked 3,490 participants, including 1,777 Swiss nationals and 1,713 migrants.
- The proportion of migrants in the cohort increased steadily, with a median of 52% and an odds ratio of 1.07 per year (p<0.001).
The study highlights shifting infection trends and the urgent need for more targeted HIV prevention and early testing strategies for migrant populations.
Author's summary: Over 50% of migrant HIV cases in Switzerland occur post-migration.
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