The UNC CFAR honors HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) today, June 5. Established in 2014, HLTSAD celebrates the nearly 300,000 long-term survivors whose resilience, advocacy, and strength continue to shape the HIV movement. This date was chosen because it coincides with the first reported cases of AIDS on June 5, 1981. Centered on “Leading with Legacy,” HLTSAD celebrates the experiences and contributions of long-term survivors while uplifting their ongoing needs and journeys. It highlights their vital role in advancing HIV treatment and care, driving research to improve the lives of those living with HIV, and moving us closer to ending the HIV epidemic.
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