Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy’s Post

We can be the generation to end the HIV epidemic, and with lots of new HIV testing options, it’s easier than ever to be part of the solution.     With our efforts to reduce HIV stigma and promote prevention and treatment, we understand the importance of sharing resources to make prioritizing health needs easy for everyone. Whether testing for yourself or your loved ones, everyone from the ages of 13-64 should include HIV testing as part of their routine health care.    The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Find out more here > https://lnkd.in/dt7yCfTN #HIVTestingDay #NHTD #EndHIVEpidemic #StopHIVTogether

June 27th is #NationalHIVTestingDay highlighting the importance of HIV testing. Knowing your status not only provides you with options to stay healthy, it’s also the first step in helping to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. 🧑⚕️ This year’s theme is “Level up your self-love: check your status.” ☑️ #NHTD #HIVTestingDay

The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States (EHE) initiative aims to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030. The initiative includes four pillars: # DIAGNOSE, # TREAT, # PREVENT, and # RESPOND, and will scale up science-based strategies for each that can end the epidemic. Knowing one’s status is a critical step in accessing powerful prevention and treatment tools. Whether a person has HIV or not, this knowledge leads to actions that can improve health and prevent HIV. 87% of the estimated 1.2 million people with HIV in the U.S. are aware of their status. Only 56% of those aged 13–24 know their status.* #hivisnotadeathsentence #knowyourstatus

Today we're taking a break from #FunFoodFriday and shedding light on #ZeroHIVStigmaDay ❤️ Educating yourself and others about HIV can help diminish stigma and inequalities. HIV can only be transmitted by contact with HIV-infected blood, amniotic fluid, semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, or breast milk. It is caused by various risk factors and is not inherent to certain people. Take a few minutes to read about HIV and how to navigate discussions about HIV — https://lnkd.in/gpK5qXC

HIV stigma is a barrier to achieving the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (#NHAS). Stigma can: • Negatively affect the health and well-being of people with HIV • Discourage people from learning their status or seeking treatment Breaking down #HIVstigma is a critical part of ending the HIV epidemic. What is your organization doing to help #StopHIVstigma? Learn how you can make a difference and find resources: https://brnw.ch/21wNcTP

The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States (EHE) initiative aims to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030. The initiative includes four pillars: # DIAGNOSE, # TREAT, # PREVENT, and # RESPOND, and will scale up science-based strategies for each that can end the epidemic. Knowing one’s status is a critical step in accessing powerful prevention and treatment tools. Whether a person has HIV or not, this knowledge leads to actions that can improve health and prevent HIV. 87% of the estimated 1.2 million people with HIV in the U.S. are aware of their status. Only 56% of those aged 13–24 know their status.* #knowyourstatus #hivisnotadeathsentence

🌍Widespread HIV testing is crucial because of the global AIDS challenges. Identifying individuals' HIV status enables early intervention and treatment, helping to alleviate the global burden of the disease. Together, let us strive for a world where AIDS is no longer a global threat. Our shared goal is clear: 'Let's end AIDS!'  'Take action, let's test!' 🌈 Click to learn more about Sansure's solution: https://lnkd.in/gAbQDwSS #Sansure #EndAIDS #HIVAwareness

HIV Health Outcomes: It’s More Than Just Viral Suppression The purpose of this resource is to increase clinician awareness of the increased prevalence of specific illnesses and mortalities among people with HIV https://lnkd.in/eg9ryp2i

The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative was announced in 2019. The initiative seeks to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the United States. Learn more about EHE and how your organization can help at: https://brnw.ch/21wKOB6

https://ow.ly/BU5M50TyZx6 - SMS and Peer Support Boost HIV Care. SMS and peer support help men and women in sub-Saharan Africa start HIV treatment faster; both should be nationally adopted. Title: Impact of short message service and peer navigation on linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy initiation in South Africa. (S Lippman, S Gutin, S Shade, W Steward CAPS/PRC)