NATIONAL NATIVE HIV_AIDS AWARENESS DAY – March 20 (1)
Mon Mar 20th

National Native Hiv/aids Awareness Day

Many organizations around the country joined together on March 20th, National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, to raise awareness and help in communities around the country.

Over 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS. One out of every seven of them isn't aware that they have it. 1% of the nearly 39,000 people diagnosed with HIV (CDC) in 2017, 1% were among the American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Although gay and bisexual men who are sexually active are at risk, anyone not practicing safe sex is at risk. HIV is a virus that causes an infection, and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a disease that can be present in people who have HIV, and Acute Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a disease that can occur when someone is HIV positive.

The campaign includes educational details, support options, and more. Clinics, support groups, and others are among the National Day campaign to learn more about prevention, testing, and bringing greater awareness to this national health topic. Although treatment options have progressed over the decades, prevention and testing are still necessary.

How to celebrate #nativehivaidsawarnessday

The day is sponsored by the National Native Capacity Building Assistance Network and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Native Capacity Building Assistance Network. They issue press releases, display posters, and staging community activities for the day. The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) also collaborates with various organizations around the country to celebrate the day. Attend the performances. Learn more about prevention and testing. Join the discussions and your neighborhood in raising awareness.

Native Hawaiians, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiians are among the American Indians, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiians who live in the United States each year.

To post on social media, use the hashtag #NativeHIVAIDSAwarnessDay.

The national native hiv/aids awareness day is the first in national native hiv/aids awareness day

The National Native CBA Network submitted a petition to the National Congress of American Indians in October of 2006 for National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which was accepted. In 2007, they held the first observance in 2007.

For more details on the National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tour, click here. .nnaapc.org/news/awareness-day.htm http://www.nnaapc.org/news/awareness-day.htm http://www.nnaapc.org/news/awareness-day.htm ***https://www.cdc.gov/features/nativehivaids/

Hiv/aids FAQ

Q. Where can I be screened for HIV?

A. Several laboratories provide HIV testing. Where you live, look for these facilities: Here's a look at these places.

  • Physician's office
  • STD or sexual health clinics are often found in STD or sexual health clinics
  • Medical centers
  • Health department
  • Family planning clinics are located in the United States
  • Treatment programs

For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov for listings.

Q. Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?

A. No. A. No. A. No. Multiple treatment options are available for those living with HIV/AIDS, and research continues, and several treatment options are also available for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.