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Ending the Epidemic Summit and World AIDS Day Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute recently wrapped up its Ending the Epidemic Summit and World AIDS Day events at the Albany Capital Center. The two-day event brought together community advocates and state and city leaders to honor the history of HIV\/AIDS and collaborate on shared goals in ending the epidemic in New York State.<\/p>\n

AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the Capital Center, the AIDS Memorial Quilt was on display, created to honor the stories and lives of those lost to the disease. The quilt consists of roughly 50,000 panels dedicated to more than 110,000 individuals, ensuring they are never forgotten.<\/p>\n

Progress in Ending the Epidemic<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the health department, new diagnoses show a decrease of people living with diagnosed HIV by 30 percent since 2014. Additionally, the NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute Director, Joseph Kerwin, highlighted the success of PrEP, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, in getting over 55,000 prescriptions for individuals who are eligible for PrEP coverage in 2023, the highest number in the nation.<\/p>\n

Continuing Efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kerwin expressed excitement about continuing efforts to make PrEP more available, especially to those populations that are not fully on board. He emphasized the importance of getting PrEP out to more people, stating, "I’m very excited about our continued efforts to get PrEP out to more people."<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ending the Epidemic Summit and World AIDS Day events served as a reminder of the progress made in combating HIV\/AIDS and the continued efforts needed to end the epidemic in New York State. The AIDS Memorial Quilt and the success of PrEP are powerful reminders of the importance of continued collaboration and advocacy in this effort.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q: What is the goal of the Ending the Epidemic Summit and World AIDS Day events?
\nA: The goal is to honor the history of HIV\/AIDS and collaborate on shared goals in ending the epidemic in New York State.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the AIDS Memorial Quilt?
\nA: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a collection of roughly 50,000 panels dedicated to more than 110,000 individuals who have lost their lives to HIV\/AIDS.<\/p>\n

Q: What is PrEP, and how has it been successful in New York State?
\nA: PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a medication that can prevent HIV infection. In 2023, New York State had over 55,000 prescriptions for individuals who are eligible for PrEP coverage, the highest number in the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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