World AIDS Day aims to raise awareness globally about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity with patients.
Official Date: December 1
Governments and health officials around the world observe World Health Day with a special focus on spreading knowledge on the prevention and control of this disease.
Key Focus Areas
- Spread knowledge and debunk myths related to HIV/AIDS.
- Encourage progress and technological developments in HIV/AIDS treatment and care around the world.
- Spread the word about new victories achieved in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
- Fight global inequalities and ensure easy access to healthcare for all patients.
Top Facts
- HIV has claimed more than 40.1 million lives so far.
- By the end of December 2021, the number of individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy had significantly increased to 28.7 million people, compared to just 7.8 million in 2010.
- Women and girls accounted for 49% of all new infections in 2021.
- In 2021, 650,000 people died from HIV-related causes.