“We really need visibility. We need people to talk about HIV.'
NBHAAD was first observed in 1999.The organization is Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization.
WRTV sat down with Outreach Manager Robert Kellman on Tuesday, who says although we’ve made great strides with prevention, people are still newly diagnosed with HIV every day. “We really need visibility. We need people to talk about HIV. We don’t wanna sweep it under the rug. even though some people think it’s not as prevalent as it once was, we’re still affected by it," Kellman said.
Right now, HIV is a chronic condition that can be managed with daily medication, rather than the death sentence it once was.HIV disproportionately affects the black community in Indy and nationwide.“Historically, I don’t think we’ve been a priority in HIV prevention and care when it comes to the U.S.
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