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Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proposing an opportunity to eliminate new HIV infections in our nation. Learn More.

Developing the Next National HIV and Viral Hepatitis Strategies

Stakeholders: Share your ideas about what should be included in the next National HIV/AIDS Strategy and National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan. Read about upcoming input opportunities.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD)

This observance was founded in 2001 and is marked each year on February 7.

Get your NBHAAD updates from HIV.gov.

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The Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund

Read a blog about the $50.2M SMAIF awarded in FY2018 to support 27 innovative projects to eliminate HIV disparities among racial and ethnic minorities.

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NIH Clinical Trial to Track Outcomes of Liver Transplantation from HIV-Positive Donors to HIV-Positive Recipients

2-15-2019The first large-scale clinical trial to study liver transplantation between people with HIV has begun at clinical centers across the United States.

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SAMHSA Urges Focus on Synergistic Epidemics of Substance Use Disorder, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis

2-13-2019SAMHSA chief urges grantees and partners to address infectious diseases as integral part of the response to the substance use disorders epidemic.

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Questions to Ask When Planning for Awareness Days

2-12-2019Awareness days are an important part of our HIV work. Get planning tips from HIV.gov to make your 2019 awareness day activities a success

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Seeking Your Input: How to Participate in Developing the Next National HIV/AIDS Strategy and National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan

2-8-2019There are many ways for the public to help develop the next iterations of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan.

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JAMA Editorial - Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America

2-7-2019HHS leaders published an editorial online in JAMA today providing details about Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for the United States.

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Ending HIV

Dear Colleague: Information from CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

2-7-2019CDC marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by talking about stigma, the agency’s work and what is strong and ahead in the response to HIV among Afric…

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What’s to Know about NBHAAD?

2-7-2019The observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day reflects its history, the theme, community involvement, and more.

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Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America

2-5-2019The President’s initiative will work to reduce new infections by 75 percent in the next five years and by 90 percent in the next ten years.

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Ending HIV

NIH Clinical Trial to Track Outcomes of Liver Transplantation from HIV-Positive Donors to HIV-Positive Recipients

2-15-2019The first large-scale clinical trial to study liver transplantation between people with HIV has begun at clinical centers across the United States.

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SAMHSA Urges Focus on Synergistic Epidemics of Substance Use Disorder, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis

2-13-2019SAMHSA chief urges grantees and partners to address infectious diseases as integral part of the response to the substance use disorders epidemic.

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New Professional Resources for Providers to Address HIV/HCV Coinfection

2-1-2019Cross-posted from HHS Viral Hepatitis BlogSeveral new HIV-HCV coinfection resources for healthcare providers and others working with people living with HIV and …

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Hepatitis C

New NIH Funding for Research to Cure HIV/HBV Coinfection

2-1-2019Cross-posted from HHS Viral Hepatitis BlogNIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has announced availability of funding to advance res…

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Hepatitis B

For HIV, Treatment is Prevention

1-30-2019People living with HIV who take HIV medicine every day as prescribed and keep an undetectable viral load have effectively no risk of sexually transmitting …

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Resolved to Stay Healthy this Year? Here’s Info to Help

1-25-2019Many of us make commitments to ourselves at the beginning of the new year to focus on our health and well-being. Some of our HIV Basics pages have tips and tool…

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2 More Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Funding Opportunities: New Initiatives on Opioid Use Disorders and Sexually Transmitted Infections

1-23-2019HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau released 2 New Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program initiatives with funding to address opioid use disorders and STIs.

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NIH Clinical Trial to Track Outcomes of Liver Transplantation from HIV-Positive Donors to HIV-Positive Recipients

2-15-2019The first large-scale clinical trial to study liver transplantation between people with HIV has begun at clinical centers across the United States.

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Federal Response

Find out what the U.S. government is doing to address the HIV epidemic. Learn about the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and key federal activities aimed at reducing new infections and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV.

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SAMHSA Urges Focus on Synergistic Epidemics of Substance Use Disorder, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis

2-13-2019SAMHSA chief urges grantees and partners to address infectious diseases as integral part of the response to the substance use disorders epidemic.

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Seeking Your Input: How to Participate in Developing the Next National HIV/AIDS Strategy and National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan

2-8-2019There are many ways for the public to help develop the next iterations of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan.

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JAMA Editorial - Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America

2-7-2019HHS leaders published an editorial online in JAMA today providing details about Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for the United States.

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Ending HIV

Dear Colleague: Information from CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

2-7-2019CDC marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by talking about stigma, the agency’s work and what is strong and ahead in the response to HIV among Afric…

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Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America

2-5-2019The President’s initiative will work to reduce new infections by 75 percent in the next five years and by 90 percent in the next ten years.

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Ending HIV

For HIV, Treatment is Prevention

1-30-2019People living with HIV who take HIV medicine every day as prescribed and keep an undetectable viral load have effectively no risk of sexually transmitting …

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Questions to Ask When Planning for Awareness Days

2-12-2019Awareness days are an important part of our HIV work. Get planning tips from HIV.gov to make your 2019 awareness day activities a success

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Digital Tools

Learn how to plan, implement, and measure the use of social media in your HIV work.

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ICYMI: How to Uncover Audience Insights with Data and Analytics

2-5-2019Learning from data and user feedback is an essential part of our work. ICYMI, we wanted to highlight these tactics for leveraging data to expand your social med…

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Three Steps to Creating Strong Passwords

1-31-2019It’s important to update your passwords regularly to prevent unauthorized access to your online accounts and safeguard your valuable personal information.

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Are You Designing for Translation?

1-29-2019Do you need to create a new website or other type of assets? Will this content also be used for audiences whose primary language is not English?

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2 More Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Funding Opportunities: New Initiatives on Opioid Use Disorders and Sexually Transmitted Infections

1-23-2019HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau released 2 New Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program initiatives with funding to address opioid use disorders and STIs.

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How to Work with Community Influencers to Reach Your Audience

1-22-2019Influencer marketing can be a powerful tool for health and community organizations who are trying to reach their audiences with HIV information.

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Social Media

A New Content Strategy for a New Year

1-15-2019A content strategy enables you to create meaningful, engaging, and sustainable content. These tips will help you get the most out of the content you create.

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Questions to Ask When Planning for Awareness Days

2-12-2019Awareness days are an important part of our HIV work. Get planning tips from HIV.gov to make your 2019 awareness day activities a success

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Events

Get up-to-date resources and information about HIV/AIDS awareness days, conferences and webinars throughout the year.

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Dear Colleague: Information from CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

2-7-2019CDC marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by talking about stigma, the agency’s work and what is strong and ahead in the response to HIV among Afric…

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What’s to Know about NBHAAD?

2-7-2019The observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day reflects its history, the theme, community involvement, and more.

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Recognizing Leadership - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

1-25-2019The HIV.gov team extends our heartfelt thanks to Phill Wilson, founder of the Black AIDS Institute, for his longstanding service in the response to HIV and AIDS…

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Where to Find Communication Resources for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

1-24-2019NBHAAD 2019 relies on social media messages. HIV.gov has social media and digital resources ready for you.

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NIH World AIDS Day Highlights: Speakers Share Progress and Current Opportunities in the HIV Field

1-11-2019NIH’s basic HIV science and research has informed disease research. Leading experts recently reflected on research contributions and where research effort…

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What the Top HIV.gov Awareness Day Blogs in 2018 Mean for 2019

12-27-2018HIV.gov looks at what made its awareness day blogs in 2018 popular - and what it means for 2019.

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Awareness Days