NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Each year on the last Friday in September, National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) builds awareness and increases education about this disease. The day also focuses on finding ways to eliminate the disease.
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The Centers for Disease Control recommends anyone between the age of 13 and 64 receive an HIV test as part of a routine physical. Those who are sexually active, the CDC recommends testing once per year and sometimes more frequently, depending on risk factors.
The day encourages a more open dialogue between partners as well. Improving understanding of the disease and access to testing helps reduce risk.
Those with HIV/AIDs need to understand the importance of uninterrupted treatment. Since HIV weakens the immune system, it is important to maintain a vaccine schedule, too.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Services and opportunities to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS come in many forms. During this observance and others like it, there are several ways to participate.
Learn more about prevention and risk factors.
Help eliminate the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS through education.
Find a clinic near you for testing.
Support research programs.
Visit aids.gov to learn more about the event.
Use #HIVAIDSAwarenessDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY HISTORY
In 2008, the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) originally launched National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men.
After great thought and consideration, National Day Calendar dropped the "Gay Men's" from the title of the day to bring awareness to all people who have HIV/AIDS. This terrible disease impacts all walks of life and this day should reflect that.
DATES:
25 September 2026
24 September 2027
29 September 2028
28 September 2029
27 September 2030
26 September 2031
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