World AIDS Day 01.12.2013
What is World AIDS Day?
World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an
opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their
support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.
World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held
in 1988.
Why is World AIDS Day important?
Around 100,000 are currently living with HIV in the UK and
globally an estimated 34 million people have HIV. More than 25 million people
between 1981 and 2007 have died from the virus, making it one of the most
destructive pandemics in history.
Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV
treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand
so much more about the condition. But despite this, people do not know the
facts about how to protect themselves and others from HIV, and stigma and
discrimination remain a reality for many people living with HIV. World AIDS Day
is important as it reminds the public and Government that HIV has not gone away
– there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice
and improve education.
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