PEPR

Greetings,

We want to share a great opportunity for all community members to voice their concerns during the March 14-15, 2022, 73rd Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) meeting. The topics will include:
Strengthening the HIV Workforce;
Women and Girls: Why Representation Matters;
Providing PrEP for the Nation; and
PEPFAR Guidance to Countries for 2022.

During March 14, PACHA will have virtual listening sessions and on March 15, will be hearing public comment, as they always do, during their meeting.

Date 1: Monday, March 14, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM- 1:45 PM CST (12:30 PM – 2:45 PM EST).
Link: Please visit www.hhs.gov/live to both view the meeting and to access the link for the “PACHA-to-the-People” virtual community engagement session.

https://www.hiv.gov/blog/pacha-seeks-engage-community-voices-march-2022-meeting

During March 14, 2022, PACHA wants to hear from members of the HIV community during a “PACHA-to-the-People” virtual community engagement session. There are two broad topics:
HIV Prevention in the Context of Ending the HIV Epidemic and
The National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative

Breakout Room A: HIV Prevention in the Context of Ending the HIV Epidemic
HIV prevention for women and adolescent girls
HIV prevention and support needs for those 55 and over in age
HIV prevention for persons living with substance use and mental health disorders
HIV prevention for LGBTQ+ community
PrEP assistance programs
Breakout Room B: National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative
How much have you heard/learned about the NHAS and EHE in your state, city, or territory?
How can implementation of the NHAS and EHE embrace and engage rural communities?
How can people with HIV and those at risk for HIV be engaged in implementing the NHAS and EHE?
What NHAS and/or EHE issues should PACHA highlight next for PACHA to capture specific recommendations for HHS?
Date 2: Tuesday March 15, 2022
Public Comments: email [email protected] with your name, organization, and title by close of business Monday, March 7, 2022


Respectfully,

LT Erica Bussey-Jones, MPH
Public Health Analyst, Region VI (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX and 68 Federally Recognized Tribes)
PACE, Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
Email: [email protected]
Desk: (214) 767-8387
Mobile: (202) 669-3050
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