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An HIV Prevention Manifesto by Transgender and Gender-Diverse People
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PrEP Programs Face Devastating Loss of Funding
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In Seattle, a Giant X Marks the AIDS Memorial Spot

Eliminating Viral Hepatitis Is an Ambitious but Achievable Goal

Barriers still stand in the way of making treatment available to all who need it.
Timothy Jackson of AIDS Foundation Chicago helped lead efforts to repeal HIV crime laws in Illinois.

UPDATE: Illinois Governor Signs Bill to Repeal HIV Crime Laws

The bill takes effect immediately and makes Illinois the second state, after California, to decriminalize HIV.
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World Hepatitis Day 2021 [VIDEOS]

Hepatitis B and C kill more people each year than HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB. That’s why “Hepatitis Can’t Wait.”
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Rapper DaBaby’s HIV and Gay Comments Get Slammed for Spreading Ignorance

But DaBaby doubles down on concert comments like, “If you didn’t show up with HIV and AIDS…put your cell phone lighter up!” [VIDEOS]
From left: Maryum Gibson is the incoming president and CEO of Jerusalem House in Atlanta. Charlie Frew is retiring from the position.

New CEO at Jerusalem House, Provider of HIV-Related Housing in Atlanta

Maryum Gibson has been named president and CEO; Jerusalem House’s current leader, Charlie Frew, will soon retire.

Experimental Vaccine Protects Against Multiple Coronaviruses

The results point the way toward a universal coronavirus vaccine that could prevent future pandemics.
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Guess Which State Leads the Nation in New HIV Cases

Hint: It’s perfect timing for the EPIC Sexual Health Center to open in the Tampa Bay area.

New National Challenge to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Disparities

The HIV Challenge is open to the public and the Department of Health and Human Services will award a total of $760,000 to 15 winners.

Insurers Must Cover PrEP and Related Services to Prevent HIV

The U.S. government clarified that health insurers must cover PrEP and the associated doctor visits and tests. Here’s why.

HIV and Syphilis Outbreaks Raise Alarms in Minnesota

The outbreaks near Duluth, Minnesota, have advocates scrambling to offer rapid HIV testing and clean syringes.

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Missouri Takes “a Really Strong Step” in Updating Its HIV Crime Laws

Missouri’s governor signs a bill that lowers the penalty of HIV exposure and transmission.

Judge Puts a Hold on West Virginia’s New Law to Restrict Syringe Services

Despite a surge in HIV cases linked to injection drug use, the syringe exchange regulations were to take effect July 9.

Enroll in the Black AIDS Institute’s Free African-American HIV University

Learn about HIV science and grassroots organizing at the African-American HIV University. Apply by August 15.

Philadelphia’s Plan to End HIV Includes a New Testing Strategy

Funds for HIV testing in Philadelphia are being redirected to reach more gay and bi men and Black, Latino and transgender people.
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