US HIV Epidemic a Continuing Reality
While much of the media attention and funding focuses in the global pandemic—particularly on hardest hit sub-Saharan Africa–reality is that the US HIV epidemic is an ongoing reality. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.1 million people in the US age 13 and older are living with HIV […]
“It always seems impossible until it’s done” –Nelson Mandela
When the global response to HIV/AIDS began there were 10,000 new infections daily; 50,000 people on treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa; health systems totally overwhelmed; and life expectancy declined more than 20 years in some countries. Comparing the quest to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic to President Kennedy’s challenge to put a man on the moon, new […]
Get Tested this Friday, June 27 – National HIV Testing Day
Remember that this Friday, June 27, 2014 is National HIV Testing Day. Nearly 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the U.S., and one in six don’t know they are infected. HIV testing is a critical first step in taking control and responsibility over one’s health. Under the theme “Take the Test, Take Control” […]
