Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day".
Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
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Summary
This resolution would support designating September 9 as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day. It aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma so affected communities get more targeted HIV and hepatitis testing, hepatitis B vaccination, and better linkage to treatment and care.
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- African immigrant and refugee families: Encourages awareness and stigma reduction to increase testing, hepatitis B vaccination, and connection to treatment.
- Community health organizations and providers: Urges capacity-building and culturally and linguistically appropriate services to improve outreach and follow-up.
- Public health testing efforts: Highlights CDC guidance to prioritize hepatitis B testing for people born in Africa or with an African-born parent who were not vaccinated at birth and encourages targeted screening and linkage to care.
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
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