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New Billboards Mark AHF’s 50 Country Milestone, Promote Easy Testing
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New Billboards Mark AHF’s 50 Country Milestone, Promote Easy Testing

2025-12-15 19:30 Last Updated At:12-16 14:58

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 15, 2025--

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched two new national billboard and outdoor advertising campaigns. The first, “50 Countries – 2.7 Million in Care,” celebrates a historic AHF milestone: reaching operations in 50 countries worldwide, now with the recent addition of Bangladesh, an extraordinary achievement since the organization first launched its global programs in 2002 in South Africa and Uganda.

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“50 countries, over 1,000 clinics, and 2.7 million lives in care: a remarkable accomplishment, however, AHF will not rest on its laurels,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein. “The global public health system is profoundly broken and must be repaired. STDs here and abroad are at pandemic levels and being ignored. Too many patients are not retained in care. The responsibility of bringing as many people as possible into the lifeboat of care remains staggering but is a challenge that AHF will continue to rise to.”

The second campaign, “Just Say Ahh!” promotes sexual health and wellbeing, particularly, the needle-free ease of testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) via a painless oral swab. The artwork drives to the freeSTDcheck.org URL with a playful use of a well-worn doctor visit “say ahh” trope.

The two campaigns will appear in nearly three dozen cities and regions across the U.S. where AHF provides care and services and will run for the next three months.

The “50 Countries – 2.7 million in Care” outdoor advertisements started posting last week on billboards, bus interior cards, bus benches, posters, and transit shelters. The campaign will appear nationwide in 38 cities in 14 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico where AHF has clinics and Wellness Centers offering free STD testing and treatment, including in CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego & San Francisco; FLORIDA: Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Hialeah, Liberty City, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, South Beach, St. Petersburg and West Palm Beach; GEORGIA: Atlanta ; ILLINOIS: Chicago; LOUISIANA: Baton Rouge and New Orleans; MARYLAND, Baltimore; MISSISSIPPI: Jackson; NEVADA: Las Vegas; NEW YORK: Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens; OHIO: Cleveland and Columbus; PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia; SOUTH CAROLINA: Columbia; TEXAS: Dallas and Houston; and WASHINGTON: Seattle; and WASHINGTON, DC.

The “Just Say Ahh!” outdoor advertisements started posting in late November on billboards, bus interior cards, bus benches, posters, and transit shelters. The campaign will appear nationwide in 33 cities in 14 states and Washington, DC where AHF has clinics and Wellness Centers offering free STD testing and treatment, including in CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego & San Francisco; FLORIDA: Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Liberty City, Miami, North Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, South Beach, St. Petersburg and West Palm Beach; GEORGIA: Atlanta ; ILLINOIS: Chicago; LOUISIANA: Baton Rouge and New Orleans; MARYLAND, Baltimore; MISSISSIPPI: Jackson; NEVADA: Las Vegas; NEW YORK: Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens; OHIO: Cleveland and Columbus; PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia; SOUTH CAROLINA: Columbia; TEXAS: Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston; and WASHINGTON: Seattle; and WASHINGTON, DC. This campaign also appears in Spanish headlined “Solo Di Ahh!” in several markets.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.7 million individuals across 50 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center’s highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org, find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

AHF's new billboard campaign, “Just Say Ahh!” promotes sexual health and wellbeing, particularly the needle-free ease of testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) via a painless oral swab. The artwork, now up nationwide in 38 markets, including many in Spanish, drives to the freeSTDcheck.org URL with a playful use of a well-worn doctor visit “say ahh” trope.

AHF's new billboard campaign, “Just Say Ahh!” promotes sexual health and wellbeing, particularly the needle-free ease of testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) via a painless oral swab. The artwork, now up nationwide in 38 markets, including many in Spanish, drives to the freeSTDcheck.org URL with a playful use of a well-worn doctor visit “say ahh” trope.

AHF's new billboard campaign, “Just Say Ahh!” promotes sexual health and wellbeing, particularly the needle-free ease of testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) via a painless oral swab. The artwork, now up nationwide in 38 markets, drives to the freeSTDcheck.org URL with a playful use of a well-worn doctor visit “say ahh” trope.

AHF's new billboard campaign, “Just Say Ahh!” promotes sexual health and wellbeing, particularly the needle-free ease of testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) via a painless oral swab. The artwork, now up nationwide in 38 markets, drives to the freeSTDcheck.org URL with a playful use of a well-worn doctor visit “say ahh” trope.

AHF launched a new national billboard and outdoor advertising campaign, “50 Countries – 2.7 Million in Care,” which celebrates a historic AHF milestone: reaching operations in 50 countries worldwide, now with the recent addition of Bangladesh, an extraordinary achievement. The campaign will appear nationwide in 38 cities in 13 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, where AHF has clinics and Wellness Centers offering free STD testing and treatment.

AHF launched a new national billboard and outdoor advertising campaign, “50 Countries – 2.7 Million in Care,” which celebrates a historic AHF milestone: reaching operations in 50 countries worldwide, now with the recent addition of Bangladesh, an extraordinary achievement. The campaign will appear nationwide in 38 cities in 13 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, where AHF has clinics and Wellness Centers offering free STD testing and treatment.

CHICAGO (AP) — Dominic James scored in the fifth round of a shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning made it 15 straight games without a regulation loss, outlasting the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Friday night.

Tampa Bay is on a 14-0-1 tear, winning three straight after a shootout loss a week ago in St. Louis. The Lighting are 32-13-4 overall.

Nikita Kucherov tied it at 1 late in the second period with his 25th goal of the season and also scored in the shootout. Gage Goncalves scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker to keep Tampa Bay alive and, after Oliver Moore failed for Chicago, James slipped the winner past Arvid Soderblom.

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 17 shots for Tampa Bay.

Ryan Greene scored for Chicago, and Soderblom made 30 saves. Chicago had won two straight, beating Carolina 4-3 in shootout Friday night in Raleigh.

Andre Burakovsky nearly ended it for Chicago in overtime, but couldn’t get the puck in at the side of that net as it slid across the crease.

Tampa Bay outshot Chicago 13-2 in the second period and had a 21-6 overall advantage through 40 minutes. Both teams were 0 for 3 on the power play.

Kucherov tied it with 1:18 left in the second. He cut through the slot, taking Brandon Hagel's pass on his forehand and lifting in a backhander.

Greene opened the scoring on a power play with 2:18 left in the first period with a goal that withstood a lengthy review after the Lightning challenged for offsides. Greene cut across the front and beat Vasilevskiy with a forehand shot.

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno fought Jack Finley early in the first, with Finley getting an extra two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Lightning: At Columbus on Saturday night.

Blackhawks: Host Florida on Sunday.

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier (24) crash against the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier (24) crash against the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) fight for control of the puck in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) fight for control of the puck in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert (84) collides with Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert (84) collides with Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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