February 7, 2012 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). NBHAAD is a national community mobilization initiative designed to encourage HIV prevention, testing and treatment among Blacks and African Americans in the United States. This year’s theme is “I am My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS.” NBHAAD main objectives are to:
- Educate and distribute information about HIV/AIDS locally;
- Promote and provide HIV Testing;
- Increase HIV/AIDS community mobilization and involvement efforts locally; and
- Encourage linkage to care and treatment for those newly diagnosed with HIV and promote reengagement to care and treatment services for people living with HIV.