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The nation’s ability to prevent HIV was dealt a hard blow early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CDC analysis published this week. A rapid rebound in services, however, …
New CDC Analysis Shows Rapid Rebound of HIV Prevention Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New CDC data published recently shows a sharp decrease in the number of CDC-funded HIV tests administered in health care and non-health-care settings (43% and 50%, respectively) …
HIV Testing Dropped Sharply Among Key Groups During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently awarded nearly $115 million to 60 recipients to help …
HHS Awards $115 Million to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a national campaign called “I am a Work of ART,” to encourage people with HIV who are not …
New Campaign Seeks to Improve Health of People With HIV and Prevent New Transmissions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that it recently released a letter encouraging Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program service providers to leverage their existing infrastructure to …
HRSA Promotes Access to Gender Affirming Care and Treatment in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently announced three funding opportunities to strengthen mental health …
$44 Million Announced for Health and Substance Use Services for Populations at Risk for or Living with HIV/AIDS Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first condoms specifically indicated to help reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal intercourse. …
FDA Permits Marketing of First Condom Specifically Indicated for Anal Intercourse Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of HIV/AIDS Housing announced recently that it will award $41 million in Housing Opportunities for Persons With …
$41 Million Awarded to Provide Housing to Low-Income Persons Living with HIV and Their Families Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced approximately $2.21 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding for cities, counties, states, and local community-based …
HHS Awards $2.21 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021 to Help Americans Access HIV Care, Support Services, and Medication Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of The HIV Challenge, a national competition to engage communities to reduce HIV-related stigma and …
HHS Announces New National Challenge to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Disparities Read More