Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day".
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Overview
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 9th as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day. It highlights the disproportionately high rates of HIV, hepatitis B, and C within African immigrant and refugee communities in the United States, and acknowledges the unique challenges these populations face in accessing testing, care, and treatment. The resolution aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote culturally appropriate prevention and treatment strategies for these communities.
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- Designates September 9th as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day.
- Recognizes the increased prevalence of HIV and hepatitis B among African immigrants and refugees.
- Acknowledges the barriers to healthcare access for this community, including stigma, language barriers, and immigration status.
- Encourages culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare services.
- Promotes increased screening, vaccination, and linkage to treatment for chronic and infectious diseases.
- Calls for improved data collection on country of origin to better understand these communities' health needs.
- Supports building community capacity for HIV and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment.
- Encourages efforts to reduce stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis.
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