(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, June 27, at 11 am., Mayor Muriel Bowser will highlight her Administration’s efforts to decrease the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases in Washington, DC. In 2016, new cases of HIV decreased to 347 – a 52 percent decline from 720 cases since 2011, and a 73 percent decline from 1,333 cases since 2007. The Mayor will also announce “UequalsU” (Undetectable equals Untransmittable), a new campaign to ensure that all residents infected with HIV take their medications on a regular basis. The daily routine will suppress the virus until it becomes undetectable, prohibiting the transmission of HIV.
As a part of Back to Basics DC, an effort to highlight the day-to-day work that keeps the District moving forward, the Mayor will continue to recognize the work of DC government employees, showcase innovations in service delivery, and share information about how the community can help the government keep Washington, DC a great place to call home.
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 27, at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
HyeSook Chung, Deputy Mayor, Health and Human Services
Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, Director, Department of Health
Don Blanchon, Executive Director, Whitman-Walker
WHERE:
Whitman-Walker
1525 14th Street, NW
*Closest Metros: Farragut North and Shaw – Howard Metro Stations*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).