A model public-private partnership to support communities in ending HIV. Each June 27, National HIV Testing Day, KFF’s Greater Than HIV, a leading national public information campaign, and Walgreens bring health departments and community organizations into Walgreens stores to offer FREE HIV testing and distribute information. Local partners also provide PrEP referrals and link those in need to care.
More than 93,000 FREE rapid tests, including 15,000 HIV self tests, have been provided since 2011 as part of the Greater Than HIV/Walgreens partnership.
In 2024, the program expanded to offer free rapid testing for syphilis and hepatitis C testing along with HIV. The CDC and HIV.gov are supporting partners.
NHCP Page: 2024 NHTD
Hundreds of Community Partners Offered Free HIV and STD Testing at Record Number of Stores on June 27, 2024
Free rapid HIV testing was provided in more than 500 Walgreens stores on National HIV Testing Day, Thursday, June 27. Additionally, to address the rising rates of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), free rapid syphilis and/or hepatitis C testing was also offered by partners this year in many locations.
“This event significantly amplified our outreach efforts, allowing us to connect with a larger segment of the community and provide essential HIV testing and education services.”
— San Antonio AIDS Foundation (San Antonio, TX)
“We are ALWAYS excited to participate in Walgreens NHTD. It allows us to interact with our local communities and bring awareness about other services we offer…It’s always an amazing experience for us!”
— Embrace Health (Orlando, FL)
“We were able to provide information and testing to many in our community who are reluctant to test. This was a good way to reach people who would not normally get tested.“
— Minority AIDS Project (Los Angeles, CA)
“Life changing and lifesaving.”
— West Central District Tuscaloosa County Health Department (Tuscaloosa, AL)
“This has been a proven ground for staff members learning about the community that surrounds our area. It has enhanced our current prevention efforts and relationship with the community we serve.”
— Marion County Public Health (Indianapolis, IN)
“[Our participation] meant together we can really end the HIV epidemic. Great collaboration.”
— Positive Assistance, Inc. (Orlando, FL)
“It always means a lot for us to be able to connect with our community, particularly in a space that is so familiar to community members, such as their neighborhood Walgreens store.”
— Project Vida (Chicago, IL)
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