National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | Last Friday in September
Wed Sep 27th

National Gay Men’s Hiv/aids Awareness Day

Every year, National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD), raises concerns and raises awareness of the condition. In addition, the day is dedicated to finding ways to prevent the disease.

DSAwarenessDay is a national event that takes place in the United States

As part of a routine physical, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that people between the ages of 13 and 64 obtain an HIV test. For those that are sexually active, the CDC recommends testing once a year and often more often, depending on risk factors.

The day encourages a more open dialogue between partners as well. Improving knowledge of the disease and access to testing can reduce risk.

Many people with HIV/AIDs need to know the benefits of continuous therapy. Since HIV weakens the immune system, it's also vital to have a vaccination regimen.

AWARENESS DAY DAY OBSERVE NATIONAL GAY MEN'S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY. Many aspects of services and programs to help raise concerns of HIV/AIDS are available. Several ways to participate in this observance and others like it.

  • Learn more about prevention and risk factors.
  • Education can help remove the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS
  • Testing can be carried out at a hospital near you
  • Support research projects
  • To learn more about the event, visit aids.gov
  • The cdc.gov website has details and links to services. www.cdc.gov has links to services
  • For a complete overview of the disease, study, and more, visit www.nih.gov for a complete overview
  • To post on social media, use #GayMensHIVAIDSAwarenessDay

History of national gay men's hiv/aids awareness day has a rich tradition..

The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) in 2008 introduced this observance day in 2008 to highlight the disproportionate effects of the disease on gay men.

DATES: 30 September 2022 29 September 2023 27 September 2024 26 September 2025 25 September 2026 24 September 2027 29 September 2028 28 September 2029 27 September 2030 26 September 2031