World AIDS Day

Today, December 1st as every December 1st since 1988 has been declared World AIDS day. The day was established to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic. AIDS was spread by the HIV infection and mourning those who passed from the terrible disease. Many in both government and non-governmental organizations have been in the battle for many years. The day is observed around the world with education concerning AIDS as well as prevention and control techniques have been of most importance.

Worlds AIDS Day is marked by the World Health Organization (WHO) In 2017 AIDS has killed between 28.9 million and 41.5 million people worldwide. There is an estimated 36.7 million individuals living with HIV. AIDS is a global public health issue and has been for many years. The one good thing is that those involved in studying AIDS and developing new treatments have helped decrease the number of deaths from AIDS in half.

World Aids Day was developed in August of 1987 by two public information workers for the Global programme on AIDS at WHO in Geneva, Switzerland. The men, Bunn and Netter found help by another Dr. Mann. The date of December 1st was decided upon because it would always be after the election but before the rush of the Christmas Holiday.

World AIDS day in the beginning was focused on children and young people. The focus on children living and dying with AIDS helped remove stigma that was early thought about the disease and boost the thought that it could be a family disease. World AIDS day has celebrated focus on prevention, communication, and education. The US, White House marked World AIDS day with large display of AIDS ribbons

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