2014 International AIDS Conference
Members of the global HIV community convened in Melbourne, Australia for 20th International AIDS Conference (IAC) 2014 from Sunday, July 20-25, 2014. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of all those on board Malaysia Flight 17.
- Learn more on the AIDS2014 website
- Read our blog post about how to Follow #AIDS2014
- Read our other AIDS 2014 coverage.
Watch video highlights from the conference.
New on AIDS.gov: Substance Abuse/Use
Injection drug use accounts for approximately 10% of new HIV cases annually. In addition, the use of alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment and affect your ability to make safe choices, putting you at greater risk for HIV.
To learn more, see our updated page on Substance Abuse/Use and HIV.
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National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day – September 18
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) is observed each year on September 18.
Want to get involved in this observance? Use and share the resources on our awareness day page.
Use the hashtag #NHAAAD to share about how you’re observing NHAAAD.
New “Know Hepatitis B” Video PSAs and Other Resources
CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis recently debuted new video Public Service Announcements (PSAs) as part of the Know Hepatitis B campaign. The new PSAs, “Protect Your Family: Get Tested for Hepatitis B,” are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Korean.
- View the video
Learn more about the Know Hepatitis B campaign and the available public education and health professional resources.
The National HIV/AIDS Strategy
On July 15, 2014, to mark the fourth anniversary of the signing of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy:
- The White House released a new NHAS fact sheet, Progress on Four Years of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Read the Fact Sheet »
- The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division released a new Best Practices Guide to Reform HIV-Specific Criminal Laws to Align with Scientifically-Supported Factors. Read the Guide »
- HHS announces availability of $11 million to better integrate HIV services into community health centers. Read the press release »
How do you get HIV or AIDS?
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Developing a new media strategy
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