NMAC

05/18/2026

Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day — and a timely reminder that vaccine access is a critical, often overlooked pillar of comprehensive HIV prevention and care.

While we champion the ongoing quest for an HIV vaccine, today is also a reminder that vaccine access across the board is life-saving — especially for people living with HIV, who face greater risk from preventable diseases as vaccination rates fall.

NMAC, alongside the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) and Coalition to Stop Flu, is calling on Congress to fund these FY2027 priorities:

✅ $782M for CDC’s National Immunization Program
✅ $251M for CDC’s Influenza Planning & Response
✅ $151M for CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis

Our new factsheet examines the barriers standing between people living with HIV and the vaccines they need — and outlines the federal policy priorities essential to closing that gap.

📄 Download: Vaccine Access in HIV Prevention and Care Factsheet
➡️ https://mailchi.mp/nmac/nmac-newsletter-8687821?e=b0614424c4

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, recognized annually on May 18th, commemorates the ongoing scientific, public health, and community efforts to develop a preventive HIV vaccine. As the quest for an HIV vaccine continues, and as we center the whole-person health of people living with HIV, this day is also a...

05/18/2026

Check out these set of updated resources from our friends at AVAC https://avac.org/resource/avac-infographics-hvad/ on the HIV vaccine pipeline, the science behind neutralizing antibodies, the state of bNAb combinations, and the broader state of HIV research amid the destruction and devastation of science and the HIV response.

While an HIV vaccine remains elusive, in the current environment of threats to science, vaccines and the global HIV/AIDS response, HVAD serves as an important moment to re-commit to HIV vaccine R&D and the essential role of discovery science as part of a comprehensive, integrated and sustained response.

For HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, AVAC’s latest infographics — covering preventive vaccines, bNAbs, the HIV prevention research pipeline, and the impact of US funding cuts — are available as easy-to-use slides.

05/18/2026

an iPoster is a dynamic, interactive digital format that lets you showcase your work in a visually compelling way? With multimedia features like images, charts, and videos, attendees can explore your content at their own pace — and truly connect with your ideas.

Have an iPoster concept you’re excited about? Share it with us! Submit your abstract for by May 31, 2026 👉🏽https://www.nmac.org/uscha/abstracts-posters/

05/18/2026

On , we honor the science, advocacy, and community power driving us toward ending the HIV epidemic.

We uplift the researchers pushing innovation forward, the trial volunteers who make progress possible, and the communities who have always led the way. Their courage brings us closer to a future where HIV is no longer a threat.

We remains committed to raising awareness, supporting vaccine research, and ensuring that communities most impacted by HIV are centered in every step of this work.

Together, we move toward justice, equity, and an HIV‑free future.

05/17/2026

El estigma del es una barrera para que alguien se haga la prueba. Ayuda a promover la prueba casera del VIH en tu comunidad. Solicita dos aquí: https://bit.ly/takemehome_ESP

05/17/2026

Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, we reaffirm our commitment to stand with LGBTQ+ people everywhere — especially those whose lives, safety, and health are threatened by discrimination and hate.

Ending the HIV epidemic is impossible without ending stigma. Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia continue to block access to care, fuel health inequities, and harm the very communities who have always led the fight for justice.

We remain committed to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, protecting the rights of q***r and trans communities, and ensuring that public health systems serve everyone with dignity and respect.

We honor the resilience.
We confront the hate.
We fight for liberation.

05/16/2026

PrEP is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, protecting you both from HIV.

Click the 🔗 https://bit.ly/nmac_togetherENG to learn more.

05/16/2026

F**k Fear > Be Free is our love letter to Black women — a reminder that fear keeps us from the knowledge, power, and wellness we deserve. When we don’t have the information we need, we can’t make the best decisions for ourselves. And you deserve better.

This Women’s Health Week, we’re choosing courage over fear. We’re choosing knowledge over silence. We’re choosing wellness over stigma.

Say F**k Fear and go get your HIV test. Bring a girlfriend with you and make it a moment of empowerment, not anxiety. Knowing your status is an act of love — for yourself and your community.

Learn more about the campaign https://www.nmac.org/programs/coalition/fffb/

05/16/2026

Staying on treatment is only one part of living well. It also means focusing on your mental and emotional well-being.

Find resources to help you on your HIV journey: https://bit.ly/nmac_togetherENG

05/16/2026

¿Sabías que PrEP también es para las mujeres? Agregar PrEP a tus opciones para la salud sexual puede ayudar a prevenir el VIH. Comparte los datos sobre PrEP con tus amigas hoy. Aprende más: https://bit.ly/nmac_togetherENG

05/15/2026

This , we’re celebrating the power of taking charge of our health as we age. Communities and individuals alike can make meaningful strides toward healthier living at every stage of life.

For those aging with HIV, staying healthy can come with unique considerations. That’s why continued innovation, strong community partnerships, and proven approaches to care matter so much. By focusing on prevention, self‑management, and whole‑person wellness, we can support healthier aging for everyone.

Want to get involved? Join the National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN)!
You’ll be part of a national community of 260+ people living with HIV who are working to help end the HIV epidemic

The National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN) is a grassroots, community-led network of individuals who have a vested interest in the collective and cumulative interests of people aging with HIV.