Warning! One in 5 People Have a Sexually Transmitted Infection
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data published by the CDC estimate that on any given day in 2018, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had a sexually transmitted infection (STI). …
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FDA Approves First Extended-Release, Injectable Drug Regimen for Adults Living with HIV
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine, injectable formulation) as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 …
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Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Response Are Keys to Decreasing New Cases of HIV: Department of Health
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is highlighting the importance of routine HIV testing for Pennsylvanians who are sexually active, as nearly 40 percent of new …
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HHS Awards Contract to TrialCard to Help Reduce New HIV Infections in America
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will continue to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV prevention medications at no cost to eligible individuals without prescription drug …
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FDA Approves New HIV Treatment for Patients With Limited Treatment Options
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rukobia (fostemsavir), a new type of antiretroviral medication for adults living with HIV who have tried multiple HIV medications and …
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HUD Awards More than $35 Million to 31 Local HIV/AIDS Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $35.8 million to assist more than 2,856 low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families …
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Albertsons Companies and Walmart Donate their Dispensing Services to HHS to Support the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) will further expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV prevention medications by adding donated dispensing services from Albertsons Companies and Walmart to …
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FDA Approves Drug to Treat Infants and Children with HIV
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tivicay (dolutegravir) tablets and Tivicay PD (dolutegravir) tablets for suspension to treat HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients at least four …
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Ready, Set, PrEP Expands Access to Medication to Prevent HIV
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched Ready, Set, PrEP, a national program that makes medications for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), taken daily to prevent HIV, …
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HIV Testing, Treatment, Prevention Not Reaching Enough Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Far too many Americans with HIV are unaware that they have it. Far too few have the virus under control through effective treatment. And far too few …
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