Viral hepatitis is a major global health threat with an estimated 296 million people living with chronic hepatitis B and 58 million people living with chronic hepatitis C worldwide in 2019. World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28, the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925-2011). Dr.
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) is launching a new HealthyDC 2030 Steering Committee, which will augment the HealthyDC 2030 Workgroup Process, launched in May 2022. Convening approximately four (4) times per year, this steering committee is intended to provide a strategically positioned leadership forum;that strengthens multi-sectoral population health planning integration and promotes implementation collaboration for sustained action and collective impact.
2023 THEME: Take the Test & Take the Next Step
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National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.
For more than 30 years, DC Black Pride has been a place for the Black LGBTQIA+ community to gather and celebrate each other.
Hepatitis Testing Day is commemorated on May 19 every year to raise awareness and encourage people to find out whether they have viral hepatitis, which is an inflammation of the liver that can lead to a variety of health complications, including liver cancer.
Find Hepatitis testing and treatment information below.
STI Awareness Week, observed April 9-15 this year, provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and how they impact peoples' lives.
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World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.
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Advocates for Youthand its partners direct this observance.
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), is a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlights the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S.
As activities and events are solidified they will be listed here.
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on women and show support for women and girls with HIV. https://bit.ly/3K7ibBM #NWGHAAD #StopHIVTogether
