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<p>We are considering the next steps needed to continue improving the sexual health
of the whole population. The UK Health Security Agency is undertaking work with partner
organisations to identify best use of existing and emerging interventions to address
the increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs).</p><p> </p><p>The Department
for Health and Social Care published the HIV Action Plan in 2021 which sets out the
actions that we are taking over the period of 2022 to 2025 to move towards ending
HIV transmissions, AIDS, and HIV-related deaths within England by 2030. As part of
the plan, we are investing £4.5 million in our National HIV Prevention Programme,
which annually runs National HIV Testing Week as well as summer campaigns. Their aim
is to raise awareness of ways to prevent the spread of HIV and other STIs among the
most affected communities, with a particular focus on young people and other at-risk
populations.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Education is currently reviewing the
relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) statutory guidance which includes reference
to STI transmission, testing and prevention methods and is expected to soon launch
a public consultation on the guidance. Following the consultation, they will make
a decision about any new or revised content to be included in the RSHE curriculum,
including the use of resources, and whether any further action would be appropriate.</p>
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