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Over 1,000 Names Added to the Wall Las Memorias AIDS Monument
Portrait of a beautiful, young African woman enjoying her pregnancy at the orchard in bloom.
WHO Urges Nations to Use Dual HIV/Syphilis Rapid Tests
CVS Pharmacy Withdraws HIV Case That Was Headed to Supreme Court

New York City Opens First Supervised Injection Sites in U.S.

Now that the dam has broken, it may not be long before additional overdose prevention centers open around the country.
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Watch Seven Short Videos on “Enduring Care” in the HIV Epidemic

Visual AIDS commissioned the videos for Day With(out) Art. They star long-term survivors, Black female prisoners, a #Medstrike and more.

World AIDS Day 2021 [VIDEO]

The theme for World AIDS Day 2021 is “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.” Here’s what that means.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Speaker Nancy Pelosi welcome viewers of AIDS 2020: Virtual.

Pelosi and Fauci to Headline U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS

Held December 2 and 3, the virtual #2021USCHA will highlight federal leaders, rural states, Native communities, COVID-19 and more.
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Inequalities Could Lead to 7.7M AIDS-Related Deaths by 2030, Warns UNAIDS

But the UNAIDS World AIDS Day report highlights two reasons for hope and outlines a five-part solution.

Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment Fell During First Year of COVID Pandemic

HCV treatment initiation dropped by 31% from March to April 2020 and remained low throughout the year.
Longtime AIDS activist Scott Robbe also championed queer visibility in Hollywood.

R.I.P. Scott Robbe, an ACT UP Fighter and LGBTQ Film Producer

HIV activist Scott Robbe protested with ACT UP at the New York Stock Exchange in 1989, and he championed LGBTQ visibility in film and TV.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021

UPDATE: Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed Saturday, November 20.

Drug Overdose Deaths Surpass 100,000 in a Single Year

Fatal drug overdoses—mostly due to opioids, including fentanyl, but also meth and cocaine—spiked 28.5% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden Picks Robert Califf to Lead the FDA Again

Robert Califf headed the Food and Drug Administration for 10 months under Obama. Will he manage to implement his ideas this time around?

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Dr. Déry, Doc Griggs and Milan Nicole Sherry break down U=U.

How Do U=U and PrEP Stop HIV? Watch These Animations to Find Out!

NoiseFilter’s latest animated HIV series explains U=U, PrEP and PEP—with help from trans activist Milan Nicole Sherry.
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White House Now Supports Harm Reduction Such as Needle Exchanges

To fight drug overdoses, HIV and hepatitis, the Biden administration is endorsing harm reduction, including syringe services.
Actress and singer Anika Noni Rose hosts season 3 of the “Being Seen” podcast.

“Being Seen” Podcast Returns to Explore the Black Female Experience

Anika Noni Rose hosts Season 3 of ViiV Healthcare’s “Being Seen,” covering Black women’s views on stigma, bias, power, HIV and more.
Magic Johnson talks about livng with HIV for 30 years, November 2021.

Magic Johnson Marks 30 Years Since Disclosing His HIV Status

Plus, as an ambassador for the NBA’s 75th season, Magic Johnson encourages players and fans alike to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
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