June 8 is Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

On June 8, AIDSinfo joins the nation in observing Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This day serves to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean, a region disproportionately affected by this disease. According to the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), outside of sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean region has the highest HIV prevalence in the world. In addition to raising awareness, the purpose of this day is to provide information and resources about HIV/AIDS to Caribbean Americans. Explore our Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day webpage [en español] to learn more about the observance and to find information about HIV/AIDS in this region of the world.