Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (EIS 2020)

The mission of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, in collaboration with community, state, national, and international partners, is to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) infections and reduce the prevalence of HIV-related illness and death through research, surveillance, programs, and campaigns.

Goals

• Prevent new HIV infections
• Improve health outcomes for persons living with HIV
• Reduce HIV-related disparities and health inequities

Objectives

• Increase the number and use of high-impact prevention strategies for communities at highest risk of HIV infection
• Increase the proportion of persons who are aware of their HIV status
• Increase the proportion of providers who are aware of, and using, high-impact prevention strategies
• Increase the proportion of persons with diagnosed HIV who are linked to care soon after diagnosis
• Increase the proportion of HIV-infected persons who achieve viral suppression
• Increase the number of interventions that address social and structural barriers for the most-affected populations
• Reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV

DHAP Leadership and EIS Officers