U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak 2022: Situation Summary
Overview Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox (view global map), including the United States. For travelers, see: Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries. It’s not clear how the people were exposed to…
An Annual LGBT Pride Celebration – Pride Month June 2022
An Annual LGBT Pride Celebration Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBT people have had around the world. Why was June chosen? Because it is when…
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NBHAAD
https://www.cdc.gov/ Today is Nat’l Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to acknowledge progress in #HIV prevention and care among Black/African American people while recognizing the work still needed. To #StopHIVTogether, we must address #HIVstigma and barriers. https://bit.ly/3r6BxM5 #NBHAAD
Gay Indian-American to Become Top LGBTQ+ White House Staffer
Gautam Raghavan Above Image Gautam Raghavan, a gay Indian-American, will be the highest-ranking out member of the White House staff when he advances to director of the Office of Presidential Personnel. Raghavan has been deputy director since President Joe Biden took office, but he will move up now that the director, Catherine Russell, is going to UNICEF…
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2021 15th Oct, 2021
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2021 October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a community mobilization that promotes the effective ways to prevent, treat, and stop the spread of HIV among Latinos. We’re closer than ever to flatten the HIV curve. Join the campaign. Ending HIV is at our fingertips! The Latino Commission…
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NGMHAAD – September 27
= September 27 The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. Knowing your status gives you powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy. This section answers some of the most common questions about HIV testing, including the types of tests available, where to get tested, and what to…