Hot Topic Archive

CDC releases 2008 HIV Surveillance Report

The CDC has released its HIV Surveillance Report, 2008. This report presents data for cases of HIV infection and AIDS reported to CDC.
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Share the HIV Prevention and Service Locator

For National HIV Testing Day and all year long, you can use and share the new HIV Prevention and Service Provider Locator. By entering your ZIP, you can find nearby HIV services. Learn more >>

Greater than AIDS

The Greater Than AIDS movement responds to the AIDS crisis in the United States, in particular the severe and disproportionate epidemic among Black Americans.
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National HIV Testing Day Resources

National HIV Testing Day is June 27. Want to get involved? Check out our NHTD resources.

The Current and Future State of HIV Testing in the U.S.

National HIV Testing Day Webinar

Participate - June 22, Webinar/Conference Call featuring the U.S. Government’s leading voices on HIV/AIDS.
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2010 New National Drug Control Strategy

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) just released the 2010 National Drug Control Strategy. Learn what it means for the HIV community.

May HIV/AIDS Awareness Days

May 18th
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

May 19th
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA)

The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) was established to provide policy recommendations on the U.S. Government’s response to the AIDS epidemic.

Next Meeting: April 26, 2010

National HIV/AIDS Strategy Updates

Watch - Video of the White House meeting on the role of public private partnerships in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.

View - ONAP’s Report of Community Recommendations for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.

Dorothy Height (1912 - 2010)

Dorothy Height, Chair and President Emerita of the National Council of Negro Women stressed that we need to talk about HIV/AIDS as we talk about jobs, housing and civil rights. Dies at 98.

Remembering Ryan White

20 years ago on April 8, 1990, Ryan White died, months before Congress passed the AIDS bill that bears his name. On April 7th, the Ryan WHite HIV/AIDS Program awarded about $1.84 billion to ensure that people living with HIV have access to life-saving care.

Get Yourself Tested

Approximately 19 million new STDs occur each year in the US. Most go undiagnosed. The Get Yourself Tested (GYT) campaign focuses on STD awareness.
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“i know”

“i know” focuses on encouraging young African Americans to talk about HIV and what can be done to prevent it.
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Health Reform: What It Means For You

Health Reform as signed by the President will put American families and small businesses in control of their health care.
Learn what it will do for you >>

Health Care Reform

On Tuesday, March 23 President Obama signed the health insurance reform bill which will expand and strengthen health insurance coverage. This is important for all of us in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Watch the video and read the President’s Remarks >>

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD)

March 20 - Learn more from the NNHAAD Planning Committee

• Colorado State University - CA7AE
• Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
• NNAAPC

Read a message (PDF 16 KB) from the Indian Health Service Director.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)

March 10 - Every 35 minutes a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. It’s time to get tested. Learn More >>

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS

March 7 - 13. The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the coming together of all people of faith to unite with purpose, compassion and hope. Learn More >>

2010 National STD Prevention Conference

Atlanta, Georgia, March 8-11. STDs pose a threat to the health and well-being of millions of Americans every year. Learn More >>

National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS)

The public met the Federal HIV/AIDS Interagency Working Group on February 24, 2010, for an update on the NHAS Framework and Planning Process.
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Public Meeting: National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS)

February 24th at 2 PM Eastern

Update on the NHAS Framework & Planning Process. Meet the Federal HIV/AIDS Interagency Working Group. Learn More >>

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)

On February 7, 2010, communities all around the nation will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Learn More >>

The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) meeting was held on February 2, 2010.
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Help for Haiti

Learn more about the continued crisis after the earthquake in Haiti, how you can help, and the Federal government’s response. Haiti is the Caribbean country most affected by HIV/AIDS; learn more about how HIV/AIDS services have been affected.

U.S. HIV “Entry Ban” Lifted

As of January 4, 2010, infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is no longer a ground of inadmissibility to the United States. Read More >>

World AIDS Day White House Event

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton & Senior Federal Officials at World AIDS Day White House event. Watch the Video >>

H1N1 Preparedness and HIV

It’s important to learn the facts about H1N1 and HIV/AIDS. Read More >>

Listen to: CDC’s H1N1 and HIV Podcast

Facing AIDS

See what hundreds of people across the country say about why they are Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day and beyond. Share your photo >>

President Obama’s HIV Testing Message

In commemoration of the 14th Anniversary of National HIV Testing Day, the President and First Lady release a special video. Watch the Video >>

President's National HIV Testing Day Statement

President Obama has released a statement in honor of National HIV Testing Day, June 27. Read the statement.

Looking for ways to take action for National HIV Testing Day? Check out our NHTD resources.

July 18-23: International AIDS Conference

AIDS.gov attended the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna. Take a look at what happened there through our blog posts, tweets, video podcasts and other updates.
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Funding for AIDS Drug Assistance

Secretary Sebelius reallocates $25 million for AIDS drug assistance. HHS took an important step to improve access to critical HIV/AIDS prescription drugs.
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White House Releases National HIV/AIDS Strategy

This comprehensive plan focuses on: 1) reducing the number of people who become infected with HIV, 2) increasing access to care and optimizing health outcomes for people living with HIV, and 3) reducing HIV-related health disparities.
View the strategy and learn more

White House Releases National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The President speaks about the just released National HIV/AIDS Strategy and his commitment to focusing the public’s attention on ending the domestic HIV epidemic.
Learn more about the strategy >>

Blog Series on NIAID's Future Directions for HIV Research

Read and share your comments on NIAID's guest blog series about the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial Networks.
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Affordable Care Act and HIV

How does the Affordable Care Act impact people living with HIV and AIDS? Download it here [PDF 450 KB]

Learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you at HealthCare.gov

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy aims to reduce HIV incidence, increase access to care and optimize health outcomes, and reduce HIV-related health disparities.
Learn more about the strategy >>

Download one of the NHAS signs to show your support – Here's How!

World AIDS Day 2010

See how people are Facing AIDS in their communities. Here's how to get involved>>
Read HHS Secretary Sebelius' press statement.

Learn more about World AIDS Day (December 1)>>

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week

November 15-21 is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. This yearly event shines a spotlight on the importance of using antibiotics wisely, so that they work when you really need them. Learn more. >>

New research findings on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Daily dose of HIV drug reduces risk of HIV infection. Learn more about how NIH's NIAID-sponsored study finds Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) effective among men who have sex with men >>

President Obama Statement on New HIV Prevention Research Results >>

HIV Testing in the United States

This month, CDC Vital Signs addresses HIV Testing in the United States. Learn what CDC says about this compelling public health topic as we observe World AIDS Day (December 1).

World AIDS Day 2010

Obama Administration officials and leaders in the AIDS community spoke at a World AIDS Day event at the White House on December 1. Watch the video>>

See how people are Facing AIDS in their communities for World AIDS Day and beyond. Here's how to get involved>>

Did you know?

...If your partner is HIV-positive and you are not, you can minimize your chances of getting HIV from your partner by following safer-sex guidelines. Learn more >>

New guidance on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

The new CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), "Interim Guidance: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex with Men," has been released. Read more >>

President Obama Statement on New HIV Prevention Research Results >>

National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The lead Federal agencies for implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy have submitted operational plans to the Office of National AIDS Policy and the Office of Management and Budget.

Learn more about the Strategy.

Did you know?

...Microbicides are gels, films, or suppositories that can kill or neutralize viruses and bacteria. Researchers are studying both vaginal and rectal microbicides to see if they can prevent sexual transmission of HIV. Learn more >>

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7

February 7th marks the annual observance of NBHAAD.  The National HIV/AIDS Strategy recognizes the disproportionate impact of HIV on the African American community. This year’s NBHAAD theme is "It Takes a Village to Fight HIV/AIDS". Learn more about NBHAAD>>

Read HHS Secretary Sebelius' statement>>

President’s FY 12 Budget and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS)

• Maintains Federal Commitment
• Provides Strategic New Investments
• Re-Prioritizes Commitments to Achieve NHAS Goals

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Conference on Retroviruses & Opportunistic Infections (CROI)

Over 4,000 leading HIV/AIDS researchers and clinicians convened in Boston February 27-March 2, 2011 for the 18th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). CROI provides a forum for translating laboratory and clinical research into progress against AIDS. Learn more >>

Visit the conference website >>

National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Learn more>>

On March 11, the White House hosted “What Can You Do? Take Action!” - a meeting commemorating National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Watch the event on YouTube.

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS

March 6-12, the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, is a call to prayer for the eradication of HIV/AIDS through education, advocacy and service. Learn more >>

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Learn more about the day >>

Did You Know?

...HIV cannot enter the body through unbroken skin. Learn more>>

One Year: The Affordable Care Act

A year ago this week, President Obama signed the landmark Affordable Care Act into law.  Read more about how the Affordable Care Act impacts people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act and watch the video with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Get Yourself Tested

April is STD Awareness Month: Get Yourself Tested

Every year there are over 19 million new cases of STDs in the United States and half of these occur among young people ages 15 to 24. One way to make a difference during STD Awareness Month is to promote messages provided by GYT: Get Yourself Tested

Learn more >>

30 Years of AIDS

June 5, 2011 marks 30 years since the CDC’s MMWR reported the first cases of AIDS in the United States. Join AIDS.gov in a White House video chat, a stakeholder webinar, and other events and resources around 30 Years of AIDS.

Learn more about observing this day >>

Did You Know?

...NIH's recent HPTN 052 study found that early HIV treatment can dramatically reduce the risk that an HIV-positive person will transmit the virus to their heterosexual partner.

At AIDS.gov, we encourage mixed-status (HIV+ HIV-) couples to talk with their partners about condoms and safer sex practices. Learn more about magnetic couples >>

May HIV/AIDS Awareness Days

May 18: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

May 19: National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Learn more about these HIV Awareness Days and find resources and events near you>>>

Hepatitis Action Plan

HHS just released Combating the Silent Epidemic: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis.

Read the plan >> (PDF, 672KB)

Read the summary >>

30 Years of AIDS

June 5, 2011 marked 30 years of AIDS in the U.S.

On June 8, HHS hosted a symposium with Secretary Sebelius “Commemorating 30 Years of Leadership in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS" . We encourage you to view this video of her remarks along with a video highlighting the epidemic in the U.S. shown during the symposium.

Learn about other "30 Years of AIDS" activities and resources >>

United Nations Meeting

UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS: June 8-10 - global commitment to fighting AIDS.

View statement from the President.

View fact sheet on this week's UN meeting.

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30 Years of AIDS

On Wednesday, June 1 at 3pm EDT, join AIDS.gov in a live video chat with the White House to recognize "30 Years of AIDS". Submit your questions online, in advance or during the event. Tune in to WhiteHouse.gov/live and/or Facebook to watch the discussion.

Learn more about 30 Years of AIDS>>

National HIV Testing Day

June 27: join us in observing National HIV Testing Day. Help promote HIV testing.

Use and promote the HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Provider Locator to find testing sites and other services nearby>>

Read statements by President Obama and HHS Secretary Sebelius.

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy

July 13, 2011 marked the one-year anniversary of the White House National HIV/AIDS Strategy.

Check out these new materials from the White House:
Video: “President Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy“
Report: “National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Implementation Plan Update“ (PDF)

World Hepatitis Day

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The White House will be hosting a "World Hepatitis Day Briefing" at 1pm ET on July 28. Watch the live video cast .

Read the Presidential Proclamation for World Hepatitis Day 2011>>

Read HHS' hepatitis action plan >> (PDF, 672KB)

Learn more about the day >>

CDC Estimates of New HIV Infections in the United States, 2006-2009

New CDC multi-year data shows that annual HIV infections in the U.S. relatively stable, yet an alarming increase among young, black men who have sex with men (MSM) requires urgent action.

Read the CDC press statement here >>

Learn more about Estimates of New HIV Infections in the United States, 2006-2009 >>

Viral Hepatitis Action Plan

In May HHS released Combating the Silent Epidemic: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis.

Learn more >>

Read the plan >> (PDF 672KB)

Read the latest status report >> (PDF 652KB)

2011 National HIV Prevention Conference

The 2011 National HIV Prevention Conference is being held August 14-17, in Atlanta.

Learn more about the conference >>
Follow updates on Twitter >>

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

For those who need to prepare for the hurricane, the FDA has important tips on how to keep your food and water safe, and prepare for possible flooding and power outages.
Learn more>>

September is National Preparedness Month

Read our recent blog post about People Living with HIV and Natural Disasters for some tips and resources that might be helpful.

Visit the AIDS.gov page on Natural Disasters and States of Emergency for more information.

PACHA Meeting Announcement

The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) is holding a meeting September 29-30 in Washington DC.

Learn more about the meeting>>

Learn more about PACHA>>

Community Dialogues

The White House Office of National AIDS Policy is holding 5 National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Dialogues in Birmingham, Seattle, Philadelphia, Baton Rouge, and Des Moines, beginning September 27.
Learn how to register>>
Get more information about the National HIV/AIDS Strategy>>.

2011 U.S. Conference on AIDS

The 2011 United States Conference on AIDS takes place in Chicago, IL from November 10th-13th. Learn more about the conference>>

White House Community Dialogues

The last of five National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Dialogues, hosted by the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, will be held in Des Moines, IA on November 17.

Learn more about the Implementation Dialogues >>
Register for the Des Moines event >>

World AIDS Day 2011

World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1. This year's theme is "Leading with Science, Uniting for Action". Learn more here.

Download and share these World AIDS Day resources.

Join us in the Facing AIDS photo sharing initiative.

Secretary Clinton Speech on HIV/AIDS

On Tuesday, November 8, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke on "A vision for the next steps in the fight against HIV/AIDS".

See a summary of her speech and watch the video>>

2011 U.S. Conference on AIDS

The U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA), the largest AIDS-related gathering in the U.S., is November 10-13 in Chicago.

Follow AIDS.gov's blog posts from USCA>>

Learn more about AIDS.gov's activities at the conference>>

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1. This year's theme is "Leading with Science, Uniting for Action". Learn more here.

Download and share these World AIDS Day resources.

Join us in the Facing AIDS photo sharing initiative.

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The lead Federal agencies for implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy have submitted operational plans to the Office of National AIDS Policy and the Office of Management and Budget. Learn more about the Strategy.

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1. This year's theme is "Leading with Science, Uniting for Action".  Learn more here>>

Watch President Obama’s World AIDS Day Remarks.

Join us in the Facing AIDS photo sharing initiative>>

Read the Presidential Proclamation and Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius>>

National Influenza Vaccination Week

Dec. 4-10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week!

Read our blog post Staying Healthy During Flu Season: Advice for People Living with HIV/AIDS

The Flu Ends with U. Get a Flu Vaccine, Not the Flu. Learn more.

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The White House National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) is the nation's first-ever comprehensive coordinated HIV/AIDS roadmap with clear and measurable targets to be achieved by 2015.

Learn more about the NHAS>>

Video: President Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy>>

Report: National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Implementation Plan Update (PDF)>>

The XIX International AIDS Conference

The XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) is July 22-27 in Washington, DC.

Learn about the U.S. Government's activities at the conference>>

Follow AIDS.gov AIDS 2012 blog posts>>

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day was December 1st. Learn more about the day here>>

Watch President Obama’s World AIDS Day Remarks>>

Join us in the Facing AIDS photo sharing initiative>>

Read the Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius>>

Happy New Year

We wish you a happy and healthy new year.

Please read this new year's message from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). The 2012 theme is "I am My Brother's/Sister's keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS."

Learn More>>