May 19 is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NAPIHAAD), a day to shed light on the HIV epidemic among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities. In 2023, approximately 2.2% of all new HIV diagnoses were among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities.
HIV prevalence among Asian people is concentrated in certain regions of the U.S. In 2023, HIV prevalence among Asian people was the highest in the Western regions of the U.S. Trends across Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities also reveal important disparities:Between 2019 and 2023, HIV diagnoses among Asian Americans rose by 15%. Among Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders (NHPI) people, diagnoses increased from 2019 to 2022 before declining in 2023. In 2023, only 27% of Asian people in the U.S. had ever been tested for HIV, well below the national average of 37%. In 2023, 70% of Asian people diagnosed with HIV achieved viral suppression, compared to 62% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people.
There are many barriers that lead to negative HIV-related outcomes for Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans. According to the 2023 American Community Survey (5-Year Estimates), 9.9% of Asians and 17.2% of Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders live below the federal poverty level, and 5.9% of Asians and 11.6% of Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders don’t have health coverage. These social determinants of health can make it more difficult to access HIV prevention, testing, and care resources.
This NAPIHAAD, it is up to us to spread awareness about the health disparities experienced by Asians, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders while we all work towards eliminating the HIV epidemic among these communities.
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May 19 is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NAPIHAAD), a day to raise awareness about the impact of HIV among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
In 2023, approximately 2.2% of all new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. were among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and HIV testing rates among Asian people remained well below the national average.
This #NAPIHAAD, help spread awareness about HIV prevention, testing, and care while supporting efforts to address health disparities impacting AAPI communities. Learn more and explore resources here: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-asian-and-pacific-islander-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2026-toolkit/
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May 19 is #NAPIHAAD, a day to raise awareness about HIV among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. In 2023, HIV testing rates among Asian people remained below the national average. Learn more and explore resources: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-asian-and-pacific-islander-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2026-toolkit/
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#DYK? Between 2019 and 2023, Asian Americans experienced a 15% increase in HIV diagnoses. HIV prevalence among Asian people in 2023 was also highest in the Western regions of the U.S.
This #NAPIHAAD, it’s important to raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and the barriers that continue to impact Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Explore the toolkit and resources here: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-asian-and-pacific-islander-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2026-toolkit/
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#DYK? Between 2019 and 2023, Asian Americans experienced a 15% increase in HIV diagnoses. This #NAPIHAAD, help raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing, and care in AAPI communities. Learn more: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-asian-and-pacific-islander-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2026-toolkit/
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Access to HIV testing and care remains a challenge for many Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. In 2023, only 27% of Asian people in the U.S. reported ever being tested for HIV, compared to the national average of 37%.
This #NAPIHAAD, help encourage conversations about HIV testing, prevention, and care while working toward better health outcomes for AAPI communities. Find testing resources and learn more here: https://aidsvu.org/services/#/testing
Post 3 – Short form (X or Instagram)
In 2023, only 27% of Asian people in the U.S. reported ever being tested for HIV, compared to the national average of 37%. This #NAPIHAAD, help raise awareness about HIV testing and prevention: https://aidsvu.org/services/#/testing