National Youth HIV Awareness Day
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San Juan, Puerto Rico | April 10, 2026 | By the Project TIES Team
Today marks National HIV Awareness Day for Young People, a key date to highlight the impact of HIV on new generations and promote education, prevention, and access to treatment.
This initiative, created in 2013, aims to empower young people with reliable information and tools that enable them to make informed decisions about their health and sexual practices. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, 9% of new HIV diagnoses projected for 2025 were among young people, according to data from the Puerto Rico Department of Health's HIV/AIDS Surveillance program.
Education, eliminating stigma, and access to testing and treatment remain fundamental pillars for healthy youth. Promoting open dialogue, encouraging the use of prevention methods, and ensuring accessible health services are essential actions to reduce new infections and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV.
This day not only invites reflection, but also collective action, recognizing that an informed and supported youth is key to building a healthier and stigma-free future.
Where can you get a free HIV test?
To receive the rapid HIV test kit by mail, request it at:
To pick up your HIV rapid test kit in person, you can call one of the following numbers on weekdays (Monday to Friday):
PR CONCRA: 787-753-9443, extension 101
Ararat Center: 787-296-8888
Puerto Rico Department of Health HIV Prevention Program: 787-765-1010
To schedule an appointment for HIV testing at the agency or organization, click on the agency/organization name to see contact and location information:
You can also visit our calendar of activities to get a free HIV test in San Juan: LINK
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