The STD/HIV Program strives to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection. The program also links people to services for disease prevention and control, including health care services for HIV.
Public services include affordable testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection at all county health departments, and through partnerships with other clinics, correctional facilities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. Treatment for STDs is also provided at all health department clinics.
HIV/AIDS in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the burden of HIV is disproportionately high for men who have sex with men (MSM). Among men whose risk factors for HIV are known, 85 percent of men reported having male-to-male sexual contact. In 2017, the burden of new HIV cases was highest among black males aged 20-24, while young adults aged 20-29 as a whole represented 43 percent of newly diagnosed cases. Testing and treatment is essential for these special groups. More HIV statistics »
Getting Tested for HIV
HIV testing is private, confidential and affordable at any county health department by appointment.
AIDS Hotline: 1-800-826-2961 for questions, information and assistance
Services
- Find an MSDH testing center near you
- Find other testing centers
- Find local STD/HIV support resources in our database
- AIDS.gov map of STD/HIV support resources
Get Help Locally
Our STD/HIV Resource Registry Lists non-MSDH services available in Mississippi for those affected by STDs or HIV, and for those in STD/HIV-related professions.
Program Areas
- Surveillance
STD/HIV laboratory data and disease monitoring - Epidemiology & Research
Data collection and disease reporting, including the most recent STD statistics for Mississippi - HIV Prevention and Testing
Reducing STD and HIV incidence through education and screenings - HIV Care and Treatment
HIV primary care sources and supporting services for persons living with HIV/AIDS - Public Resources
Public resources for testing, counseling, education and support
Reports and Statistics
- Epidemiological Profiles, HIV Plan, and other reports
- STD/HIV Data, Trends, and Data Requests
- AidsVu.org
National, state and city maps of HIV/AIDS cases
Maps and Data
AidsVu.org offers latest HIV/AIDS data by state, county and city. Compare Mississippi to other states, or view the range of prevalence within the state.
Resources
- Local Resources, Fact Sheets, Formulary, and more
- Hepatitis information
- HIV/AIDS information from AIDS.gov
Training
- MSDH STD/HIV Office: 601-576-7723
- AIDS Task Force: 1-800-826-2961
for AIDS testing and support resources
