Publish Date: May 6, 2026 Type: Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics: Hepatitis B, AANHPI Health Ethnicity: Language: English State: Hepatitis B disproportionately affects minority populations, including Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. We've created this resource to spread awareness and educate AANHPIs about hepatitis B. This resource is currently available in English, with additional translations to be updated on this webpage.

Publish Date: March 11, 2026 Type: Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics: Measles, Vaccination Ethnicity: Language: English, Hindi, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese State: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is releasing a fact sheet on Measles to help educate and spread awareness about this contagious and potentially severe viral disease. This resource is currently available in English, Hindi, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, with additional translations to be updated on this webpage.

Publish Date:   March 13, 2026 Type:  Testimony and Comments, Comment Letter Topics:  ACA, Affordable Care Act, Healthcare, Healthcare Access, Healthcare Equity Ethnicity: Language:  English State: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) writes to oppose the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Plan Parameters (NBPP). The drastic changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will result in confusion, instability and mass disenrollment of vulnerable families across the country. The ACA marketplaces provide essential health coverage to tens of millions of Americans. Over 24 million people obtained Marketplace coverage in 2025, reflecting record enrollment gains over the past decade. AANHPI communities have seen particularly meaningful coverage gains and lower uninsured rates since ACA implementation, with over 1.5 million AANHPI consumers enrolled through HealthCare.gov in recent years.

JULY 25, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF APPLAUDS BICAMERAL CONGRESSIONAL INTRODUCTION OF THE HEALTH EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2024 JULY 25, 2024 WASHINGTON —Today, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 (HEAA). The bill focuses on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities and has been introduced by the Congressional Tri-Caucus, composed of CAPAC, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. This is the first time HEAA has had a bicameral introduction, and over 150 members of Congress have co-sponsored the bill over the past two decades. HEAA is a comprehensive and strategic legislative blueprint and one of the few bills that contains community input from over 300 organizations, including national health justice and civil rights organizations. APIAHF president & CEO, Juliet K. Choi issued the following statement: “As our nation's demographics change, so do our health needs. Underserved and underrepresented communities face substantial barriers to obtaining quality health care and equitable health outcomes. APIAHF is proud to lead the 118th Congress's reintroduction of HEAA, with AAPCHO, to tackle these health disparities head on. HEAA invests in culturally and linguistically appropriate health care and health services, creates a pipeline for an inclusive workforce, and deploys innovative strategies to reach communities regardless of region, immigration status, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability. Achieving health equity requires a multi-faceted approach, and HEAA provides a blueprint to do exactly that.” The full text of the bill is available here . A one-pager is available here . Learn more about HEAA here . # # # Achieving health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through law, policy and practice. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

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FEBRUARY 24, 2026 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS FEBRUARY 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — Tonight, President Donald Trump shared the Administration’s actions and future plans in his State of the Union address. Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), released the following statement: “Tonight’s State of the Union comes at a pivotal moment as the nation’s trust in our public health infrastructure is under strain and millions of vulnerable Americans face rising healthcare costs and the real risk of losing coverage altogether. Policymakers must take immediate, bipartisan action to blunt the harmful impacts of H.R. 1 and prevent deep cuts to essential safety net programs that families rely on every day. “Across the country, many working families — especially immigrant families — are not feeling relief; they are experiencing deep and growing uncertainty and anxiety. Healthcare costs continue to climb out of reach, and immigration enforcement actions in previously protected locations such as hospitals, schools, childcare centers, and places of worship are further undermining community trust. “Even in the face of these challenges, communities are supporting one another through mutual aid and collective action. APIAHF will continue to demand accountability from elected leaders and encourage eligible voters and community leaders alike to stay informed, participate and make their voices heard at the ballot box.” # # # Achieving health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through law, policy and practice. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES