National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)
is February 7. African-Americans in Mississippi are more than three times as likely to be diagnosed with HIV than whites.
Getting tested could save your life.
Get tested at any county health department.
It's private, confidential and affordable. Call 855-767-0170 to schedule testing.
Or get a free HIV test near you.
If a county health department isn't convenient, you can arrange a free HIV test at locations across the state.
- Call 800-456-2323
- Press 1 to request your free HIV test.
- Schedule a time and location convenient for you.
In 2019, 3 out of 4 of new cases of HIV among females were in African-American women.
PrEP Can Protect You from HIV
If you are healthy and sexually active, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medication can give you highly effective protection against HIV. It's the first new approach to HIV prevention in years.
Combined with healthy sexual practices, PrEP can make a difference in the lives of those at high risk for HIV transmission.
PrEP medication can be ordered by a medical doctor or healthcare professional and may be covered by your health insurance.
- Find out more about PrEP
- Getting financial help if you do not have prescription drug insurance coverage
Call a healthcare provider or the MSDH Crossroads Clinic for an appointment to see whether PrEP is the right prevention for you: 601‑432‑3237
African-Americans accounted for 75% of newly reported HIV infections in Mississippi in 2019.
