World AIDS Day: Honoring the Past, Educating for the Future
On December 1 every year, the world unites to observe World AIDS Day—a time to reflect, educate, and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. It’s a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives to this pandemic and a call to action to prevent further spread and stigma associated with the virus. Understanding the Dangers of HIV/AIDS HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the immune system, weakening the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases. When left untreated, HIV can progress to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), the most advanced stage of the disease. The causes of HIV transmission primarily include unprotected …
Celebrating World AIDS Day
TBYS wants to pause and recognize World AIDS Day, celebrated worldwide on December 1. The observance was founded in 1988, and according to the United Nations, it has become one of the most recognized international health days. World AIDS Day’s goal is to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services. This year’s theme was “equalize.” The theme was meant to be a call to action to actively address the inequalities that are obstructing the end of the AIDS epidemic. The 2022 World AIDS Day report by UNAIDS focused …
How Different Countries Celebrate World AIDS Day
It is important that while living through the coronavirus pandemic, we don’t forget about the other pandemic affecting more than 38 million people across the globe. In 2019, almost 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV or AIDS; nearly two million of those infected were below the age of 15. In light of World AIDS Day, understanding how we can combat AIDS and stop the spread of HIV is something we can all apply to sexual and physical health in general. …
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