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World AIDS Day.
01st Dec, 2025

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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.

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