October 15 | National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

Today, the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health joins communities nationwide to raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and the importance of ending HIV-related stigma.
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In 2024, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported approximately 479 new HIV diagnoses, with a diagnosis rate of 19.4 per 100,000 people.
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HIV continues to impact communities across Mississippi. An estimated 11,000–12,000 Mississippians are living with HIV, and about 17.3% may not know their status.
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Young women deserve the facts, trusted care, and the support to make informed decisions about their health. Knowing your options, including HIV testing and PrEP, can help protect your health and your future.

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Start talking. Stop HIV stigma. Open and honest conversations can help more Mississippians feel supported, get tested, and know their status.

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Good health starts with good information. Mississippi, know your status and encourage someone you love to do the same.
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Mississippi has an estimated 11,000 to 12,000 people living with HIV, and about 17.3 percent may not know their status.
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Learn more about HIV prevention and available resources at
https://www.minority-institute.org/hiv-prevention-and-stigma

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Young people deserve the facts. Period!

In Mississippi, young adults ages 20 to 29 are the largest age group among newly diagnosed HIV cases. Younger Black males ages 20 to 24 carry a particularly high burden.
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Real talk Mississippi. Knowing your status is part of taking care of YOU.

Testing is quick, private, and can connect you to the care and support you need.
Request a kit on www.minority-institute.org/hiv-prevention-and-stigma

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