|Articles|February 7, 2023

7 Stories for February 7: Observing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD). In observance, we're recapping stories to raise awareness and work toward ending HIV/AIDS disparities in Black communities.

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. First observed in 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day acknowledges how Black communities are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS.

Contagion has compiled 10 articles, interviews, and podcasts to observe this day and to disseminate information about the state of HIV/AIDS in Black individuals.

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Breaking Down the Latest Clinical Data for First-line Maintenance and R/R SCLC

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD; Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS

7 Stories for February 7: Observing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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