While the overall HIV prevalence rate in Senegal is low, the prevalence rate is significantly higher in certain populations. Among men who have sex with men (MSM), the prevalence rate is around 19% and among sex workers, the prevalence rate is close to 22%. As a result, the Senegalese government has put emphasis on preventing transmission of the virus from these groups.[5] The HIV transmission rate in MSM communities has not decreased, partially because Senegal maintains laws against homosexuality.[6] As a result, MSMs fear seeking testing and treatment for HIV for fear of being arrested.[7] Despite promising to work to reduce the HIV prevalence rate in communities of people having non-heterosexual sex, the Senegalese government arrested 9 men working in HIV prevention for violating anti-homosexuality laws.