Progress on vaccine supply alone isn’t enough to support sexual health services, which are critically overburdened and need additional funding now (UK trials smaller doses of monkeypox vaccine as supplies run low, 22 August). Due to a lack of support from the government, they are struggling to deal with monkeypox, HIV prevention and STIs. We’re hearing of waiting times climbing for the HIV prevention drug PrEP, and some clinics have reported a 90% reduction in their ability to provide PrEP and other services. Through inaction, the government’s promise to end HIV transmissions by 2030 will be derailed. By choosing not to give additional support, it is also choosing to risk more people being diagnosed with HIV and STIs.
Deborah Gold Chief executive, National Aids Trust, Dr Will Nutland Co-founder, PrEPster, Ian Green Chief executive, Terrence Higgins Trust
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