HIV

Ring the Alarm! Blacks/African-Americans Still Account for Disproportionately Higher Rates of HIV/AIDS Cases in the United States

With news of a second patient cured of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the world rejoiced that there may finally be some end in sight for this deadly epidemic that has already claimed the lives of over 40 million people worldwide. Educational campaigns and antiretroviral therapies (ART)-a cocktail of drugs to control HIV infection- …

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“Act Against AIDS” HIV/AIDS Awareness is a Year-Long Effort

Throughout the year, special days have been designated as National HIV/AIDS Awareness Days, as they target vulnerable groups with higher than normal incidence of the disease. By raising awareness, encouraging testing, and treatment, the goal is to save lives through prevention and to minimize the stigma associated with the disease for those already living with …

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