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World AIDS Day

28 Nov 2019

World AIDS Day is on 1st of December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 32 million lives so far. However, with increasing access to effective HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, HIV infection has become a manageable chronic health condition, enabling people to lead long and healthy lives.

For more information about how to support World AIDS Day go to WHO World-AIDS-Day and www.worldaidsday.org