On October 15, 2003, National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) was established to draw attention to the critical role HIV testing and prevention education plays in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS among Latino communities. It is a day during Hispanic heritage month that organizations around the country use to promote and sponsor activities that respond to the state of HIV/AIDS among Latinos in their specific communities. This year’s theme, “United We Can Stop HIV and Prevent AIDS,” speaks to the importance of working together to educate nuestra gente to prevent the infection from spreading, encourage HIV testing, provide medical treament and care, and to continue to advocate for those living with HIV/AIDS.
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