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March 10, 2010
Disproportionate Impact of HIV and Syphilis on MSM Demands Increased Funding, Research and Community Support
A new data analysis released by CDC shows a stark disparity in rates of HIV and syphilis among men who have sex with men (MSM) relative to the rest of the U.S. population. Read NMAC's call for increased funding, research and community support to adequately mitigate the impact of HIV/syphilis among MSM and ultimately stop new infections.
NMAC Honors the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day this March 10th
Join the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) in raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on women of color this National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Women’s Health (OWH) and held annually on March 10, NWGHAAD has never been more important. The World Health Organization announced in November 2009 that HIV/AIDS is now the number one killer of women and girls aged 15-44 worldwide, and in the United States, a woman is infected with HIV every 35 minutes.
March 9, 2010
Recovery Act Funds Available for Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
National organizations will have a key role in building a healthier nation as part of the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a funding opportunity for national public or private non-profit organizations to apply for $10 million in cooperative agreements to help communities decrease smoking and obesity, increase physical activity and improve nutrition.
White House Health Reform Call – Tuesday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. EST
Please join a conference call with Senior Advisor to the President, David Axelrod, to discuss Health Care Reform. The conference call will be held this Tuesday, March 9, at 1:30 p.m., EST. To participate, call: (800) 398-9386 and ask the operator for the “Health Care Reform Call.”
March 5, 2010
CDC to Hold Telebriefing on March 10 on Rates of HIV and Syphilis among MSM
On March 10, 2010, CDC will hold a telebriefing to discuss a new analysis of rates of HIV and syphilis among MSM that will be presented at the National STD Prevention Conference on March 10, 2010.
Tell Your House Representative to Support the Minority AIDS Initiative
Please call or write your House Representative and encourage him or her to sign on to support appropriations for the Minority AIDS Initiative. We cannot wait one more day, or sacrifice one more life, in our community. We need your support and help to move this forward. Let your Representative hear your voices.
March 4, 2010
AIDS.gov Releases Notice of Microgrant Funding Opportunity
AIDS.gov has released Notice of Microgrant Funding Opportunity. Awards up to $9,000 per organization will be given to approximately ten national or local organizations serving communities of color, others at highest risk of HIV, and people living with HIV. The purpose of these funds is to stimulate and support these organizations’ efforts to use new media to plan for and support HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care activities and to share best practices within communities at highest risk of HIV including communities of color and others. Applications must be received by Friday, March 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
March 2, 2010
NMAC's ED Reflects on the Future of HIV/AIDS Activism in the U.S.
In honor of his 20th anniversary as Executive Director of the National Minority AIDS Council, Paul A. Kawata took a three month sabbatical. He shares here his thoughts during that time on the changes he has seen since the early days of the epidemic and the future of the AIDS movement in the U.S.
March 1, 2010
Register for AIDSWatch 2010 - April 26-28
Register today for AIDSWatch - the largest annual constituent-based federal HIV/AIDS advocacy and education event in the U.S. - in Washington, DC, April 26-28.
February 23, 2010
National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
The ninth annual National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is set for March 7-13, 2010. All people of faith are encouraged to participate; events are planned throughout the country. For more information, to register your own event and/or download a toolkit, visit balmingilead.org.
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