World AIDS Day

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2022 Date	1 December 2022
2023 Date	1 December 2023

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World AIDS Day in 2022

Thursday, 1 Dec

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World AIDS Day History

World AIDS Day serves to remember those who have died from AIDS and to bring about awareness of HIV/AIDS through education and publicly held events. HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system and makes it progressively more difficult to fight infections and diseases. Once HIV advances and becomes so severe that the body's immune system is too weak to fight off many infections and diseases, it is called AIDS. There is currently no cure for HIV or AIDS and if left untreated by antiretroviral medication, patients' immune systems fail leading to death. World AIDS Day is also an opportunity for people to show their support for people living with HIV.

World AIDS Day is one of the 8 WHO Global Health Days. The day was created by the World Health Organization in 1988. Since its inception over two decades ago, the world has managed to halt and reverse the spread of HIV. According to the UNAIDS, From 2010, new HIV infections have declined, from 2.1 million to 1.5 million in 2020, due to antiretroviral treatments and widespread AIDS education and awareness. World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st of each year.

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Let us bridge the gap by availing equal services to all #AIDS survivors. Together we can end inequalities by addressing all issues and supporting the survivors, come what may. Unite to equalize! #WorldAIDSDay
— Honeypreet Insan (@insan_honey) December 1, 2022

On World AIDS Day, we need to spread awareness about HIV infection and that early detection and treatment is important to save lives. The stigma attached to AIDS must end too. We must support AIDS patients and take special care of children suffering from it.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) December 1, 2022

#WorldAIDSDay2022 It is very difficult to get rid of a terrible disease like AIDS but it can be possible if a person has strong willpower. Saint Ram Rahim ji tells that a person can defeat any disease by increasing his willpower by continuously worshiping God. #WorldAIDSDay https://t.co/4aZivejMpi
— Rajneesh Tyagi (@Rajnees87860155) December 1, 2022

World AIDS Day Facts

The theme for World AIDS Day in 2021 was Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.
The Red Ribbon is the universal symbol of support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
According to World Health Organization, AIDS has claimed over 39 million lives globally.

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World AIDS Day Top Events and Things to Do

Wear a Red Ribbon, an international symbol of AIDS support.
Learn the facts of how HIV is transmitted so you can be better prepared. Remember, HIV is spread through body fluids such as blood, semen, rectal and vaginal fluids and breast milk.
Get involved in a fundraising efforts to support research into HIV/AIDS treatment. Many fundraisers are done in the form of HIV/AIDS day walks.
Watch a movie or documentary about HIV/AIDS. Some popular suggestions: Dallas Buyers Club (2013), Philadelphia(1993), Longtime Companion (1990), The Age of AIDS (2006) and AIDS, Inc (2007).
Get tested if unsure of your infection status. Local pharmacies sell HIV home test kits or you can find free testing sites in most areas.