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Newspapers Cover Local Events, AIDS Awareness Efforts on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Monday marks the fifth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day , which is sponsored by the Community Capacity Building Coalition, a consortium of national minority-focused groups supported by CDC through the National Minority AIDS Initiative.... Read more »

Newspapers Cover Local Events, AIDS Awareness Efforts on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Tuesday marks the sixth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day , which is sponsored by the Community Capacity Building Coalition, a consortium of national minority-focused groups supported by CDC 's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention . The CCBC... Read more »

Newspapers Cover Local Events, AIDS Awareness Efforts on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Saturday marked the fourth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day , which is sponsored by the Community Capacity Building Coalition, a consortium of national minority-focused groups supported by CDC through the National Minority AIDS... Read more »

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National HIV Testing Day

I heard that there is a day in June that is national HIV testing day. Do you know what day that is, and where you go for tests on that day?Thanks,Jim...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. National HIV Testing Day is June 27th of each year, and is sponsored by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA). The purpose of National HIV Testing Day is to increase awareness for HIV testing. If you... Read more »

when did the general public become aware of the HIV/AIDS virus?

did their >knowledge and awareness stem from the contamination of the national blood >supply, and the unusual cancers occuring after organ transplants in theearly 80's? where can i find other resources backing up your answer? thank...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in gay males in the summer of 1981 and the first case of AIDS in an infant was reported in December 1982. These cases were in the mainstream news at the time, but I think that the... Read more »

when did the general public become aware of the HIV/AIDS virus?

did their >knowledge and awareness stem from the contamination of the national blood >supply, and the unusual cancers occuring after organ transplants in the early 80's? where can i find other resources backing up your answer? thank you...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

I suggest you read the book "And the band played on" which gives an overview of the early history of the AIDS epidemic in the United States.BJ... Read more »

AIDS awareness and abstinence-only (ABSTINENCE-ONLY SEX EDUCATION)

Dear Dr. Bob,First of all, thank you for this amazing service that you provide. I have already made a donation to your wonderful cause. I would like to ask for your advice.I am part of an HIV/AIDS awareness group that goes to local high schools...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Isn't it almost beyond comprehension and certainly beyond common sense that we are trying to teach kids how to protect themselves from STDs, including HIV, and prevent unwanted pregnancies, but we are not allowed to even mention condoms... Read more »

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March 10 - National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Posted by blueagave10

Making plans for local events. Planning to partner with local group for free makeovers for women living with..., and working on the Mayor proclaiming the day.

Do you have skills you would like to offer as a volunteer to help with... Read more »

Mozambique HIV/AIDS Programme National Coordinator

Posted by Anonymous

Vacancy: ActionAid Mozambique HIV/AIDS Programme National Coordinator
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ActionAid Mozambique has an established HIV/AIDS programme working with local partner organisations, which will scale up dramatically over the next three to five... Read more »

National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the U.S. (Finally!)

Posted by TheBody

Thirty years into the epidemic, U.S. government officials have formally unveiled the country's first national strategy for fighting HIV/AIDS within its borders. The strategy aims to establish a coordinated, nationwide effort to reduce new HIV... Read more »

National HIV/AIDS Coordinator

Posted by Anonymous

The Ministry of Health and Welfare, Government of the British Virgin Islands, is seeking to fill the post of National HIV/AIDS Coordinator. The successful applicant must have several years experience working in an AIDS programme and will be... Read more »

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