HIV remains a major public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide.

Although the world has made significant progress in recent decades,  important global targets for 2020 were not met.

Division, disparity and disregard for human rights are among the failures that allowed HIV to become and remain a global health crisis. Now, COVID-19 is exacerbating inequities and disruptions to services, making the lives of many people living with HIV more challenging.

Scientists are now saying that treating those living with HIV can be a solution to slowing Coronavirus mutations and eliminating new variants. 

DIFFA is proud to support Service Organizations who help men, women & children living with HIV/AIDS. Let’s make a #diffarence together.

For information on getting an HIV test, visit TESTING.COM. Their approachable and informative guide on HIV testing summarizes the HIV test, including why it’s done and how the results are interpreted. It also lists the symptoms of HIV, discusses some risk factors, and explains the treatment options available for HIV.

If you live in New York City and need to get tested, contact any of the following organizations.

GMHC Testing Center
offers free, confidential HIV testing and counseling.
307 West 38th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10018-9502
(between 7th & 8th Avenues)
Click here for Testing Center hours
Contact GMHC: (212) 367-1000 or email: info@gmhc.org

If you or someone you know has issues with substance abuse, you can find help through the resources at here.

For information on sexual health and STDs in retirement homes, check out the guide here.