Dallas County launches campaign to end HIV epidemic by 2030
Dallas County aims to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 through a multi-pronged campaign that promotes HIV prevention, testing, treatment and substance abuse recovery, according to a press release from the county this week.
New diagnoses of HIV continue, and one in eight people unknowingly live with HIV, the press release notes, adding that “knowing your HIV status and taking steps to prevent further transmission will go a long way towards ending HIV in Dallas.” The Dallas County Ending the HIV Epidemic Campaign focuses on information and resources that provide hope for eliminating the HIV epidemic, with information available at EndHIVDallasCounty.org.
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Philip Huang said, “This is an ambitious goal. But with new treatments, prevention methods and routine testing, we feel that it’s very achievable.
Through our work with community stakeholders and organizations, we will continue to promote resources and information so that all Dallas County residents know their HIV status and have access to quality care.” Lionel M.
