For the millions of Americans affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases, access to healthcare, financial support, and community resources can be the difference between life and death. Every year, approximately 1.2 million contract HIV in the United States, while at least 8,000 people lose their lives.
Hepatitis C, on the other hand, is a lifelong infection. It is now experiencing an alarming spike in new infections in the U.S.—largely driven by IV drug use and a lack of testing among self-injectors—even as it is now entirely curable without the toxic side effects of older treatments. Unfortunately, many people with hepatitis C still fear seeking help because of outdated perceptions, unaware that it is now a 95% curable disease.
