National Transgender HIV Testing Day is an annual observance that takes place on April 18th. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on transgender individuals and promoting testing for the virus. Transgender people, particularly transgender women of color, have disproportionately high rates of HIV infection, making it critical to increase access to testing and prevention methods.

The goal of National Transgender HIV Testing Day is to encourage transgender individuals to take control of their sexual health and get tested for HIV. The day also serves to address the stigma and discrimination that transgender individuals face in accessing healthcare services and to promote education and advocacy around HIV prevention and treatment.

Many organizations across the country hold events and provide resources on National Transgender HIV Testing Day to promote awareness and encourage testing. This day serves as a reminder that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and that together, we can work to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the transgender community.