The mission of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, in collaboration with community partners, is to reduce the incidence of HIV infections, to increase life expectancy for those infected, and to improve the quality of life for persons living with or affected by HIV. The charge of the Division is to:

• monitor the epidemic
• improve public understanding of HIV
• prevent or reduce behaviors that transmit HIV
• increase individual knowledge of HIV serostatus
• strengthen systems for referral to appropriate prevention and treatment services

HIV/AIDS Integrated Epidemiological Profile

Information about the current HIV/AIDS epidemic is provided in the Integrated Epidemiological Profile. This profile describes the socio-demographic and geographic characteristics of people living with HIV/AIDS and at risk for HIV infection in Alabama. The profile is also a resource for guiding prevention interventions and service delivery efforts within Alabama.

HIV and Pregnancy

The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control collaborates with Alabama's medical providers to reduce the incidence of perinatal HIV infection. Visit HIV and Pregnancy for more information.

Content Warning

This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Since HIV infection is spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles, prevention messages and programs may address these topics. If you are not seeking such information or may be offended by such materials, please exit this website.