10 years ago today, the US released the first Nat'l HIV/AIDS Strategy, which serves as the nation's roadmap in the fight against #HIV. Learn about the next iteration in development, incorporating the #EndingHIVEpidemic Initiative: ow.ly/35kc50Ax97Z #NationalHIVStrategyat10

Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Together we can end the HIV epidemic, which disproportionately affects some populations, including gay men. Learn more about the day & how you can raise awareness: hiv.gov/events/awarene… #NGMHAAD

#EHE Stakeholders: Join us for the upcoming quarterly stakeholder webinar on efforts to implement the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative on Oct. 29 at 2 pm ET. The event is open to everyone, but capacity is limited so register early. Registration info: hiv.gov/blog/ending-hi…

#2020USCHA is next week! Stay tuned for updates on the #EndHIVEpidemic initiative, including the AHEAD dashboard and the #ReadySetPrEP program. Follow us on social media for the latest.

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Update: The AHEAD data visualization tool now has preliminary quarterly 2020 data from the CDC on two #EndingHIVEpidemic indicators. Learn more about AHEAD and how it can help us understand progress towards meeting the goals of the EHE initiative: ms.spr.ly/6015T2fiP

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is working to better measure the impact of #HIVstigma in the Alaska Native/American Indian community. Learn about the tool they are using to document & better understand the experiences of stigma: ms.spr.ly/6017TfBvz

‘’I call on governments to foster scientific team work & to learn the many lessons from AIDS. A pandemic will not end in one country or one continent, nor by one institution or one researcher. It needs a global team.’’ – #IAS2021 Local Scientific Chair Hendrik Streeck at #WHS2020

#DYK what the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is? #EHE is the federal response to the HIV epidemic in the US, which aims to reduce new HIV transmissions by 90% by 2030 through 4 key strategies: 1. Diagnose 2. Treat 3. Prevent 4. Respond Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6011Tfa15

#WorldAIDSDay is less than a month away — only 21 days! This year’s theme is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact.” We encourage you to learn more about this day and explore ways to participate. We’re in this together! hiv.gov/events/awarene…

#DYK World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988? #WorldAIDSDay seeks to bring attention to the #HIVepidemic, reduce #HIVstigma, continue progress toward ending the HIV epidemic, and importantly remember those we’ve lost to HIV. Learn more ahead of Dec 1: ms.spr.ly/6010p8zPq

National economic and health shifts due to #COVID19 are threatening the needs of people living with HIV & derail decades of progress in the response to HIV, TB and other diseases. Our recent report explores the impact of COVID-19 on the global HIV response ow.ly/7nq130qWZ3y

"Prevention remains the Achilles heel of the #HIV response. We know that this is largely due to the epidemic of stigma and discrimination, which remains an insurmountable barrier for many in accessing HIV services." - IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski.

"UNAIDS has long been calling for additional, acceptable & effective HIV prevention options for women. This could be a game-changer,” said Winnie Byanyima, as new results show that long-acting injectable #PrEP is effective in preventing HIV among women. bit.ly/2UbOunS

“Discrimination is a structural problem that is directly related to the #HIV pandemic. There is a lot of unjustified fear, and stigma is still a barrier to knowing serological status; hence the need for this campaign: Undetectable = Untransmittable.” - Youth Champion Franco

#ReadySetPrEP is a program that makes #HIVprevention medications available at no cost to eligible individuals without prescription drug coverage. It aims to expand access to PrEP & reduce the rate of new HIV infections. Learn more & see if you qualify. hiv.gov/federal-respon…

The AHEAD dashboard, a data visualization tool that tracks #EHE initiative progress, has new linkage to care data. This indicator tracks the percentage of people w/ #HIV who have received medical care within one month of diagnosis. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6011pG6dl

Save the date! HRSA invites your participation in several #WorldAIDSDay activities, including a Twitter thread campaign from December 1-9 and “HRSA’s World AIDS Day 2020 Virtual Commemoration Event” on December 1. Learn more: hiv.gov/blog/save-date…

Need a boost for your #WorldAIDSDay observance efforts? Use this toolkit! It includes sample emails, social media posts, and more. #WAD2020 go.usa.gov/x7m2T

“My motivation to study nursing came when I was diagnosed with #HIV in 2004: I knew the needs of people living with HIV and the support we needed in psychological and comprehensive care.” - IAS Member and frontline healthcare worker Allan Rivera ow.ly/qOGq30rlXEp