HIV/AIDS

Delaware Advocacy Coalition Launches Campaign to Address Rising HIV Infections and Critical Funding Gaps

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Delaware HIV/AIDS Advocacy Coalition

Delaware is experiencing a significant public health challenge as new HIV infections surge and vital health services face unprecedented funding cuts. In 2024, the state witnessed a 10% year over year increase in new HIV diagnoses, coupled with a 64% reduction in federal HIV prevention funding. These compounding crises have left prevention services severely underfunded, … Read more

Help Improve HIV Prevention in Delaware

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Delaware HIV Planning Council

The Delaware HIV Planning Council and Delaware HIV Consortium are implementing a needs assessment to learn how they can enhance access to HIV prevention services in the face of budget cuts. This will help us identify strategies to prevent HIV as we strive to end the epidemic in Delaware. You can help by completing this … Read more

Understanding Doxy PEP

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Doxy PEP Delaware

Doxy PEP, or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, is an emerging preventive measure aimed at reducing the risk of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia (Doxy PEP does not protect against viral infections like HIV or MPox). Doxy PEP is especially relevant for sexual and gender minorities (SGM), and others who may face … Read more

Free HIV & Syphillis Testing in Delaware

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Free HIV Testing in Delaware

Sussex Pride is excited to partner with STDCheck to offer free HIV & Syphillis testing anywhere in Delaware. With over 20 locations in our state, you can find a testing site nearby and schedule a time that is convenient for you. Here’s the process: A professional will be able to talk to you about your … Read more

Survey: PrEP and Communities of Color

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PrEP and Communities of Color

HIV prevention and care providers are encouraged to participate in the HealthHIV State of HIV Care™ Fifth Annual National Survey. The survey is being conducted by HealthHIV and will help them better understand many aspects of HIV prevention in communities of color including access and use of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Providers that are encouraged to … Read more

Q Care Plus: Access PrEP in Delaware

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Q Care Plus: Access PrEP in Delaware

AIDS Delaware has partnered with Q Care Plus to provide another tool in the fight to end HIV. Q Care Plus makes accessing PrEP easy by providing flexible options like virtual provider visits with PrEP experts, convenient labs like at-home testing kits or in-person at traditional labs, and medications delivered right to your door. “This … Read more

National Scholarship for Youth Living with HIV

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HIV League National Scholarship for Youth living with HIV/AIDS

The HIV League is accepting applications for their 2023 round of HIV League Scholarships. Scholars who are selected will receive $3,500 for their educational goals. Applications must be received by January 31st, 2023. Apply now at hivleague.org/scholarship. If you have any questions about the scholarship or appolication process please reach out to daniel@hivleague.org.