Disease Prevention – HIV & STDs

The Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) is a division of the Office of Epidemiology.

The mission of the DDP is to maximize public health and safety through the elimination, prevention, and control of disease, disability, and death caused by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, other sexually transmitted infections .

Announcements & Highlights

  • National HIV Testing Day 2026

    National HIV Testing Day is June 27th each year. On this day we highlight the importance of routine HIV testing. Everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 should get tested at least once. Some people should get tested on a routine basis – this…Read more

  • Tribute: Romayne "Beth" Marschak

    Romayne “Beth” Marschak passed away suddenly on June 3, 2026.  Beth worked with VDH and the Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) for over two decades.  She joined VDH as a Hotline Counselor and then transitioned to a Contract Administrator several years later.  Not only was Beth devoted to civil service through her work, but she had also been extremely involved in community,…Read more

  • Thomas' Personal Story

    My name is Thomas, and I was cured of hepatitis C. Here’s my story: It’s been almost 30 years since I was diagnosed with both HIV and hepatitis C. At that time, I was using substances and participating in intravenous (IV) drugs. That didn’t last…Read more

All DDP News/Updates

Learn about the most recent methods for preventing HIV.  These include correct condom usage, PrEP, TasP, and more

Learn more about PrEP and nPEP and how they can prevent HIV

Learn more about viral hepatitis, how to prevent it, and what treatments are available

Access data and reports from the Division of Disease Prevention


Content notice: The DDP  website contains HIV/STD prevention messages that may be considered explicit by some visitors.