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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. (Budget info)

Watch the PACHA Meeting

HHS will livestream the President's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) meeting. See the meeting agenda [PDF, 197KB] for details.

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Learn about this year's observance and year-round work to address HIV in these affected groups.

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.

Minority HIV/AIDS Fund

Learn more about the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund, formerly referred to as SMAIF.

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Infectious Disease Consequences of the Opioid Crisis Explored at 3rd Plenary Session at CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference featuring Assistant Secretary for Health

3-22-2019The Assistant Secretary of Health, ADM Brett Giroir, MD, and CDC’s Dr. Jonathan Mermin discussed the infectious disease consequences of the opioid crisis …

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Secretary Azar Addresses CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference

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Addressing Hepatitis C and HIV in Indian Country

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National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. March 20. American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians

Recognition and Response: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

3-20-2019Please join us in recognizing the impact of HIV on Native communities, and in communicating about the importance of knowing one’s HIV status.

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CDC National HIV Prevention Conference Opens with Focus on Ending the HIV Epidemic

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Facebook Data: What Do They Tell You About Your Clients?

3-19-2019A Pew Research Center study recently found that around 50% of Facebook users were not comfortable with how the platform categorizes them and their interests.

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Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections

3-18-2019CDC published new data today on the proportion of new HIV infections in the U.S. transmitted from those who either did not know they have HIV, or were not in ca…

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HIV.gov to Share Highlights from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference This Week

3-18-2019HIV.gov will be sharing highlights next week from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta. Follow the blog for updates.

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Secretary Azar Addresses CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference

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Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections

3-18-2019CDC published new data today on the proportion of new HIV infections in the U.S. transmitted from those who either did not know they have HIV, or were not in ca…

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HIV.gov to Share Highlights from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference This Week

3-18-2019HIV.gov will be sharing highlights next week from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta. Follow the blog for updates.

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The Latest News on Progress in HIV Prevention — and Where to Redouble Efforts

3-15-2019CDC’s latest data portrays important progress in HIV prevention efforts, and informs where additional efforts are needed.

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Spring Into Action: Review Content, Reduce Jargon, and Set New Goals

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Seeking Input at CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference on NHAS, NVHAP, and on Federal Efforts to Address STDs

3-13-2019There are additional opportunities to share input to inform the next National HIV and Viral Hepatitis Strategies and Response to STDs

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Highlights: Wrap-up from CROI 2019

3-12-2019Last week HIV.gov covered HIV research coming out of the 2019 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

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Infectious Disease Consequences of the Opioid Crisis Explored at 3rd Plenary Session at CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference featuring Assistant Secretary for Health

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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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3-19-2019At the opening session of NHPC, Drs. Redfield, Fauci, and Cheever shared their vision and insights on the proposed federal plan to eliminate HIV in the US withi…

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Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections

3-18-2019CDC published new data today on the proportion of new HIV infections in the U.S. transmitted from those who either did not know they have HIV, or were not in ca…

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HIV.gov to Share Highlights from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference This Week

3-18-2019HIV.gov will be sharing highlights next week from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta. Follow the blog for updates.

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The Latest News on Progress in HIV Prevention — and Where to Redouble Efforts

3-15-2019CDC’s latest data portrays important progress in HIV prevention efforts, and informs where additional efforts are needed.

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Facebook Data: What Do They Tell You About Your Clients?

3-19-2019A Pew Research Center study recently found that around 50% of Facebook users were not comfortable with how the platform categorizes them and their interests.

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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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Spring Into Action: Review Content, Reduce Jargon, and Set New Goals

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Spring to It! Developing Messages for National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

3-12-2019Communicators can build content for National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day messages with this collection from HIV.gov.

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How Social Media Kits Support HIV Communication

3-7-2019We look at what’s in some social media kits for HIV Awareness Days and discuss good reasons to use the kits.

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Tips to Use When Planning for Awareness Days

3-5-2019These thoughtful tips and strategies from the HIV community can inform your communication plans for the national HIV observances.

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Infectious Disease Consequences of the Opioid Crisis Explored at 3rd Plenary Session at CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference featuring Assistant Secretary for Health

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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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Secretary Azar Addresses CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference

3-20-2019The second plenary session at the CDC’s 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference featured remarks by HHS Secretary Alex Azar, thoughts on how we can get to no …

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Addressing Hepatitis C and HIV in Indian Country

3-20-2019March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year the Indian Health Service is highlighting the Eliminating Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS in Indian …

Topics

Recognition and Response: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

3-20-2019Please join us in recognizing the impact of HIV on Native communities, and in communicating about the importance of knowing one’s HIV status.

Topics

CDC National HIV Prevention Conference Opens with Focus on Ending the HIV Epidemic

3-19-2019At the opening session of NHPC, Drs. Redfield, Fauci, and Cheever shared their vision and insights on the proposed federal plan to eliminate HIV in the US withi…

Topics

HIV.gov to Share Highlights from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference This Week

3-18-2019HIV.gov will be sharing highlights next week from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta. Follow the blog for updates.

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Two Good Freebies from HIV.gov

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