Malcolm Offord HIV row reignites as charity says he got sums wrong
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Malcolm Offord, the leader of Reform UK Scotland, has been criticized for his comments on immigrants and HIV treatment. A leading AIDS charity has disputed his claims, stating that the costs of PrEP treatment are lower than Offord stated and that there is no evidence to support his assertions.
Malcolm Offord, the leader of Reform UK Scotland, made comments about immigrants and HIV treatment at a rally in Aberdeen. The National AIDS Trust has disputed his claims, saying the costs of PrEP treatment are lower than stated. Offord claimed migrants were putting extra pressure on the health service by accessing PrEP treatment at £11,000 per year. However, the charity says the actual costs are lower and decreasing. The charity also stated that everyone living with HIV has a right to treatment, regardless of immigration status. Offord's comments have been widely criticized, including by former health minister Clare Haughey.
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