WORLD AIDS DAY
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st every year. It's a day to raise awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It's also a day to support people living with HIV and AIDS, and to remember those who have died from the disease.
The first World AIDS Day was observed on December 1, 1988. The World Health Organization established the day to facilitate the exchange of information between national and local governments, international organizations, and individuals.
In 2022, 39 million people were living with HIV. The global prevalence of HIV among adults (the percentage of people ages 15-49 who are infected) has leveled off since 2001. In 2022, it was 0.7%.\
WHY IS AIDS DAY CELEBRATED ON DECEMBER 1ST
Bunn, a former San Francisco television journalist, suggested December 1st as the date for World AIDS Day. He believed that this date would maximize coverage of the day by western news media. He thought it would be long enough after the US elections but before the Christmas holidays.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2023 is "Let communities lead". The theme recognizes the impact communities have had on the HIV response and global health.
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