ICYMI - Today’s Anniversary of the First MMWR on AIDS | HIV.gov

ICYMI - Today’s Anniversary of the First MMWR on AIDS | HIV.gov

Federal Response Blog Posts ICYMI - Today’s Anniversary of the First MMWR on AIDS On June 5, 1981, CDC published an MMWR on the first cases of what we now know as AIDS. While remembering the past and reflecting on what still needs to be accomplished, there are short-term actions anyone can take right now. LEARN MORE   Remembering June 5th On June 5, we recognized that, 38 years ago, the CDC published the first report of what would come to be known as the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As we reflect on the way HIV has affected our nation since that publication on June 5, 1981, we also recognize that some of the things that were challenges in responding to HIV then are still challenges today. LEARN MORE   NIH Adapts to the Changing Epidemiology of HIV Infection: A Renewed Focus on Reducing Chronic HIV-Related Co-Morbidities Biomedical research has brought us a long way since June 1981, when the first cases of the disease that would later become known as AIDS were reported. The introduction of safe and effective antiretroviral therapy has been transformative, dramatically extending the life spans and improving the health of people with HIV. These advances have also meant that people with HIV may experience an array of health complications as they manage what is now a chronic disease. LEARN MORE

Digital Tools Blog Posts Focusing on HIV Testing and Diagnosis: National HIV Testing Day 2019 National HIV Testing Day takes place on June 27 and is a significant opportunity to reach people who may not be aware of the importance of knowing their HIV status. To support NHTD 2019, check out these communication resources now available for your use. LEARN MORE   Watch Two Livestreamed Events on Ending the HIV Epidemic and Health Innovation This post details two opportunities to hear from leadership across the US government on HIV and health innovation, one of which has already passed. Mark your calendars on June 11. LEARN MORE

Events Blog Posts At This Time, a Timeline for All On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an article describing the first cases of what would come to be known as AIDS. On June 5, we also recognize HIV Long-Term Survivors Day and acknowledge the lives and contributions of those who have lived with HIV for decades. You can learn more about the history of HIV and AIDS in the United States in the updated HIV.gov Timeline of HIV and AIDS. LEARN MORE