Bill > HRes693

This Resolution expresses support for designating September 9th as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day" to address the disproportionately high rates of HIV and hepatitis B and C infections within African immigrant and refugee communities in the United States. The resolution highlights that these communities face significant barriers to testing, care, and treatment, including stigma, language barriers, and limited access to culturally appropriate healthcare services, despite HIV and hepatitis being preventable and treatable. NAIRHHA Day aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate about prevention, encourage screenings and vaccinations, and advocate for policies that improve health outcomes for these populations, recognizing that existing awareness days do not adequately address the unique challenges faced by African immigrants and refugees.