World AIDS Day observed on 1st December brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
World AIDS Day observed on 1st December brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the disease and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.
Since it’s launch in 1988, a tremendous amount of progress has been made in reducing the stigma still faced by many, and the number of people dying from Aids-related illnesses since the first cases were reported. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Hands up for HIV Prevention’. The campaign looks at ways to improve prevention strategies, identifying key areas among specific groups of people who are vulnerable to transmission – adolescent girls and young women in particular.
