White House to Convene Summit on Response to HIV in Latino Communities

In response to concerning data about HIV among Latino communities in the United States, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) is convening the ¡Adelante! Summit: A White House Convening to Accelerate Our Nation's HIV Response in Latino Communities. To ensure broad participation, ONAP is offering a virtual optionExit Disclaimer for key portions of the summit on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (ET).

This meeting comes at a pivotal moment. While Latinos make up approximately 19% of the U.S. population, they accounted for nearly one-third of all new HIV diagnoses in 2022. Notably, Latino gay men now represent the highest number of new HIV cases in the country, according to the most recent surveillance reports by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Other data indicate suboptimal rates of knowledge of HIV status, linkage to HIV care, and viral suppression, as well as high rates of HIV stigma among Latinos.

The ¡Adelante! Summit seeks to unite leaders from across the federal government, civic and social organizations, the private sector, the arts and entertainment industries, healthcare professionals, and communities throughout the nation. The intention of the convening is to raise greater awareness of HIV among Latinos and foster multidisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and commitment to strengthen efforts addressing the HIV epidemic in Latino communities through a comprehensive and holistic approach.

The health inequities within Latino communities remind us of the urgent work that still lies ahead, particularly in our efforts to address HIV in this country. This Summit is intended to galvanize new and existing partners in this vital work, engaging everyone to do their part to drive progress forward.

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