National HIV/AIDS Awareness Days play a pivotal role in breaking down the stigma associated with HIV, fostering crucial conversations and actions aimed at ending the epidemic through targeted outreach and education across diverse communities.
As part of the national I’m Ready to Know campaign to provide access to HIV testing, Western now has HIV self-testing kits available through Health and Wellness Services.
In June 2023, DOH reported that there were 466 HIV-positive youths aged 15 to 24. From this number, 437, or 94 percent, are male, while 29, or 6 percent, are female. “Four hundred sixty-three [99%] cases were infected through sexual contact; 354 males had a history of sex with another male” (HIV/AIDS and ART Registry)
In June 2023, DOH reported that there were 466 HIV-positive youths aged 15 to 24. From this number, 437, or 94 percent, are male, while 29, or 6 percent, are female. “Four hundred sixty-three [99%] cases were infected through sexual contact; 354 males had a history of sex with another male” (HIV/AIDS and ART Registry)