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Gay men and other men who have sex with men are one of the populations that are disproportionally affected by HIV. In 2022, the relative risk of acquiring HIV was 23 times higher for gay men and other men who have sex with men than in the wider population globally. Trans men who have sex with men may also be at increased risk, although there are few data. Annual numbers of new HIV infections among gay men and other men who have sex with men increased by 11% between 2010 and 2022. Outside of sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of new HIV infections among this key population has increased, but it has decreased among the remaining population. Despite the disproportionate burden, coverage of HIV services among gay men and other men who have sex with men in many settings continues to be below the 2025 target, with only 40% of them reporting in median accessing at least two HIV prevention options in the past three months in 2023. Related links: New UNAIDS report shows AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030, but only if leaders boost resources and protect human rights now | Full report