International students comprise majority of HIV cases detected at Wuhan port
International students accounted for more than half of the HIV infections identified among individuals entering China through the city of Wuhan over the past few years, although the number of cases remained low, according to customs data. Public health officials analysed HIV cases detected among inbound long-term visa holders and “others” at the city’s ports of entry from 2018 to 2025. In that…
A study published in China Port Science and Technology has found that international students make up the majority of HIV cases detected among individuals entering China through Wuhan port over the past few years. The research, conducted by infectious disease doctor Wu Changli and his team, analysed HIV cases identified among inbound long-term visa holders and "others" at the Hubei International Travel Health Care Centre, operated by customs authorities in Wuhan.
The study found that international students accounted for 52.17% of the total HIV-positive cases, followed by those arriving in China for work at 21.7%. The detection rate of HIV among the tested population was around 11 cases per 10,000 tested people, with nearly 90% of the cases attributed to sexual contact, primarily heterosexual transmission.
The authors recommended strengthening disease screening at ports of entry and implementing targeted surveillance among high-risk groups, urging the Chinese government to use social media and multilingual channels to promote safe sex practices and testing.
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