HIV Cases Among Migrants in Switzerland
Over 50% of migrant HIV cases in Switzerland occur post-migration, a study reveals.
A recent study presented at the 2025 European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) Congress found that more than half of all new HIV diagnoses among migrants in Switzerland occur years after they have relocated.
Findings presented at the 2025 European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) Congress
The study analyzed data from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS) over a 15-year period, highlighting shifting infection trends and the urgent need for more targeted HIV prevention and early testing strategies for migrant populations.
- The SHCS tracked 3,490 participants enrolled between 2010 and 2024.
- 1,777 were Swiss nationals and 1,713 were migrants.
- The proportion of migrants joining the cohort increased steadily, with a median of 52% and an odds ratio of 1.07 per year (p<0.001).
Author's summary: Migrant HIV cases in Switzerland mostly occur post-migration.