March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD), an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on Native communities — including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians — and promote the importance of HIV education, testing, prevention, and care.
Held each year on the first day of spring, according to the NIH, NNHAAD was chosen by the Native community to be held on this day as it represents a “celebration of life for all people.”
Certain age groups in the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community are more affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2023, young American Indians/Alaska Native people (AI/AN) aged 25-34 had the highest percentage (38%) of new HIV diagnoses of any age group. Additionally, in 2023, 47% of AI/AN people reported having ever been tested for HIV, higher than the U.S. national average of 37%. Together, these trends highlight both the progress made in HIV testing and the importance of continued awareness, culturally responsive prevention efforts, and expanded access to HIV testing, treatment, and care to support the health of Native communities.
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March 20 marks National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NNHAAD)—an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of HIV among Native communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
In 2023, American Indian and Alaska Native adults aged 25–34 accounted for 38% of new HIV diagnoses among AI/AN people, the highest share of any age group.
This #NNHAAD highlights the importance of HIV education, testing, prevention, and care to support the health of Native communities.
Explore the 2026 toolkit: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-native-hiv-aids-awareness-day-toolkit-2026/
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National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NNHAAD) is observed each year on the first day of spring, chosen by Native communities as a celebration of life for all people.
In 2023, 47% of American Indian and Alaska Native people reported having ever been tested for HIV—higher than the U.S. national average of 37%.
This #NNHAAD underscores the importance of culturally responsive HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care to support Native communities.
Explore resources and share the toolkit: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-native-hiv-aids-awareness-day-toolkit-2026/
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March 20 marks #NNHAAD, raising awareness about HIV among Native communities.
In 2023, American Indian and Alaska Native adults ages 25–34 accounted for 38% of new HIV diagnoses among AI/AN people.
Learn more & explore resources: https://aidsvu.org/awareness-days/national-native-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
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Observed on the first day of spring, #NNHAAD was chosen by Native communities as a celebration of life.
In 2023, 47% of American Indian and Alaska Native people reported having ever been tested for HIV—higher than the U.S. national average of 37%.
Explore resources & take action: https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-native-hiv-aids-awareness-day-toolkit-2026/