07/21/2026
Today, July 21, Northland Cares recognizes Zero HIV Stigma Day.
HIV stigma includes negative attitudes, harmful judgments, and discrimination toward people living with or at risk of HIV. Stigma can prevent people from getting tested, seeking treatment, accessing prevention services, or talking openly about their health.
We can all help end HIV stigma by educating ourselves, challenging misinformation, using respectful language, and treating every person with dignity and compassion.
People living with HIV deserve support—not judgment. With effective treatment, people with HIV can achieve an undetectable viral load and cannot sexually transmit HIV: Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).
Let’s work together to build a community where everyone feels safe accessing HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and care.