Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy

The next webinar in “Stopping Syphilis: The HHS Summer Seminar Series” will take place 8/21 at 12 PM EDT. Doxycycline provides one of the newest sexually transmitted infection prevention strategies in our toolbox and has been critical in navigating the #syphilis and congenital syphilis syndemic. Register for the webinar to learn more about the role of #doxycycline in advancing sexual health as treatment and prevention: https://lnkd.in/gyTXAPZS

#PACHA's 82nd full council meeting starts today at 1:00 p.m. ET. Tune in to the virtual meeting over the next two days to hear from panels on the U.S. government’s global HIV response; the science and impact of U = U; an Affordable Care Act risk adjustment model to expand access and uptake of PrEP; and more. Join us for the livestream: hhs.gov/live

NEW! The 2023 Progress Report for the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan for the United States: A Roadmap to Elimination (2021–2025) includes: • An at-a-glance table of overall progress on the indicators based on 2021 data • Highlights of federal actions undertaken during FY 2023 • Challenges and next steps • Tables of each indicator and progress toward 2025 targets View the report here: https://brnw.ch/21wM8U1

In the latest FYI video from our HIV.gov team, the two co-leads of the OIDP Black Women’s Initiative and two of the Initiative’s partners share the goals and intentions of the Initiative as it centers the lived experiences of Black women in the HIV response. Watch the video and get more details in this brief article.

We’re supporting U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s campaign to encourage vaccination against flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Learn more: cdc.gov/RiskLessDoMore

The CDC announces the availability of $7 million to increase PrEP access and uptake among priority populations disproportionately affected by HIV and low PrEP prescriptions. During the 2024 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment, https://brnw.ch/21wM5xu spoke with Dr. Laura Cheever about the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program’s 2030 vision, and Michael Kharfen on community empowerment. This year's theme, “Innovating to End the HIV Epidemic: Empowering Communities, Expanding Partnerships, Implementing Interventions,” was emphasized in Day 1’s sessions. During its June 2024 meeting, PACHA engaged with HIV leaders from many federal agencies, visited community partners and heard from panelists working on the HIV response in states and other countries. Visit the website to read the full blogs! #HIV #NRWC2025

During the 2024 National Ryan White Conference (#NRWC2024), we were joined by colleagues from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) to discuss the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program’s 2030 vision and empowering communities. Get the details in this brief article.

Celebrate #HealthyAgingMonth with HHS OASH Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America's Health at the 2024 National Healthy Aging Symposium! Hear from leading voices on healthy aging about innovative strategies to improve the health and well-being of #OlderAdults. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXT4nXJM #HealthyAging2024

The next webinar in “Stopping Syphilis: The HHS Summer Seminar Series” will take place 8/27 at 12 PM EDT. This webinar will explore the unique challenges and innovative solutions addressing the inequitable impact of #syphilis and congenital syphilis on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. This session is relevant to all audiences, regardless of their current engagement with AI/AN communities, as the strategies discussed have universal applicability. Register for “Regional Insights: Syphilis Partnerships Summits and Indian Country Congenital Syphilis Taskforce Findings”: https://brnw.ch/21wM1Bu

You can play an important role in reducing stigma and discrimination related to the syndemic of HIV, STIs, mental health, and substance use disorders. Be intentional and mindful with your words, talk openly about these topics to help educate others and correct misconceptions, and get involved with related efforts. What steps have you and your organization taken to address stigma and promote understanding?