HIV Diagnoses at Record Low in Washington State

By KING-TV

The University of Washington's Department of Global Health announced Thursday that HIV diagnoses in King County are at their lowest levels in over 30 years.

The numbers of new HIV diagnoses in King County and Washington state are at their lowest levels since 1985 and 1998, respectively, according to new data from Washington state and Public Health-Seattle & King County.

New Report Quantifies the Impact of the Global Health Sector on Washington State

Washington-based global health initiatives have an enormous impact on health worldwide and economic impact in Washington State. A new report from the Washington Global Health Alliance combines new and existing data to measure and quantify this economic significance of global health to Washington State including employment figures and fiscal impacts. The findings are striking, revealing a thriving sector rich in collaboration, and uniquely positioned to address health equity around the world.