National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is held on September 27. United States. This event in the third decade of the month September is annual. Help us
September 27 is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD), a day to help end HIV stigma and encourage HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. This NGMHAAD, we acknowledge the additional public health challenges and continued stigma that gay and bisexual men face.
CDC monitors HIV surveillance data to identify communities with rapid HIV transmission and implement tailored interventions that address these communities’ needs.
Together, we can build on the progress we have made and improve the quality of life and sexual health among gay and bisexual men, and all communities affected by HIV.
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