National HIV Testing Day

Image is from women Every year, many people participate in the National HIV Testing Day, which takes place every June 27th. This is in line with the government’s HIV awareness campaign. The objective of this annual event is to identify people with HIV and educate them...

World Sickle Cell Day

Image is from TheHealthSite.com World Sickle Cell Day is acknowledged on June 19th each year to bring awareness to this widespread blood disorder. Sickle Cell Disease is the most frequent genetic disease worldwide and is present on four continents. The United Nations...

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Image is from www.iamicw.org HIV vaccine awareness day occurs every year on May 18. This is a great day to learn more about why we need an HIV vaccine, how doctors are working to prevent HIV, and to take the time to appreciate those who are working hard to make it...

Hepatitis Awareness Month

Image is from American Liver Foundation The Purpose of Hepatitis Awareness Month The CDC strives to inform and educate individuals, communities, organizations, the medical community, and groups on Hepatitis. What Hepatitis is The symptoms How it impacts lives The...

Understanding HIV

Image is from CDC A Controversial Disease The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, is at the root of AIDS; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It’s exact origins remain unknown, and most have heard quite a few stories which attempt explanation. Some think the...