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Urgent Call for Evolving Health Approaches to Tackle Latino HIV Crisis

Experts urge the healthcare community to evolve strategies in addressing the persistent HIV/AIDS crisis among Latinos. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the paper highlights a pressing need for a new blueprint to combat this issue. Despite overall success in reducing the epidemic, Latinos face growing health inequities.

The report identifies several factors contributing to the crisis. Key issues include insufficient tailored healthcare services, inadequate programs for social determinants, and a lack of investment in effective interventions. These factors underscore the disparities facing Latino communities.

An alarming increase in new infections is evident, particularly among Latino men who have sex with men and transgender Latina women. This highlights the need for targeted action, as emphasized by Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

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