White House releases National HIV/AIDS Strategy — A&PI Wellness Center advocates for Asian and Pacific Islander community

After over a year of planning, the White House formally released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS), a targeted plan to address the HIV epidemic in the United States. To develop the strategy, the Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) hosted 14 community discussions, soliciting input from more than 5,000 people in person and online. The strategy specifically prioritizes high-risk populations (defined as gay and bisexual men, African Americans, Latinos/Latinas, and substance users) in an effort to achieve three primary goals: 1) reducing the number of people who become infected with HIV, 2) increasing access to care and optimizing health outcomes for people living with HIV, and 3) reducing HIV-related health disparities.

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center has played a key role in advocating for the inclusion of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the NHAS. While we are pleased the NHAS acknowledges our community and calls for a stronger understanding of the impact of HIV on A&PIs, we know we must continue to advocate on behalf of the A&PIs in the US as the strategy moves toward implementation.

Read more about the National HIV/AIDS Strategy:

Press release: (A&PI Wellness Center and APIAHF) National HIV/AIDS Strategy must address HIV epidemic in emerging communities
Executive Director Lance Toma responds to the NHAS
ONAP releases community report for NHAS
National HIV/AIDS Strategy
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Plan