What is 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.
