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Support for African Immigrant HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day

This House Resolution supports designating September 9 as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day. The aim is to raise awareness, improve education, and increase access to testing and treatment within these communities, which face higher infection rates and barriers to healthcare. These efforts seek to improve health outcomes and reduce stigma.
Key points
Designation of September 9 as a day dedicated to HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis awareness in African immigrant and refugee communities.
Increased focus and resources for addressing HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis in these communities, including better screening, vaccination, and access to treatment.
Emphasis on the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to overcome barriers like stigma, fear, and lack of knowledge.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day".
Print number: HRES 693
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-18