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WORLD AIDS DAY |
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- As of 2013, AIDS has killed more than 36 million people
worldwide (1981-2012), and an estimated 35.3 million people
are living with HIV, making it one of the most important
global public health issues in recorded history.
- UNAIDS created the World AIDS Campaign in 1997 to focus
on year-round communications, prevention and education.
- In 2007, the White House began marking World AIDS Day
with the iconic display of a 28-foot AIDS Ribbon on the
building's North Portico.
- The present annual toll of human deaths because of AIDS
menace is estimated to tbe of the order of 2 million.
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AIDS in India |
- Feb 11, 2014: A legislation that seeks
to end stigma and discrimination against HIV positive
persons in workplace, hospitals and society, while also
ensuring their privacy, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on
this day.
- Mar 21-23, 2014: HIV Congress was held in
Mumbai from 21 to 23 March 2014 in order to encourage the
ongoing research in HIV and its treatment.
- Mar 21, 2017: The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014
was finally passed by the Rajya Sabha on this day.
- Apr 11, 2017: The Lok Sabha of the Indian
Parliament approved the HIV and AIDS Act, 2017.
- Sep 10, 2018: The government of India issued
a notification in regard to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and
Control) Act, 2017 was issued on this day. In terms of this,
those who discriminate against the HIV and AIDS patients,
will be subjected to punishment that might include
imprisonment besides fine.
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WORLD AIDS DAY |
- Observed on December 01, every year:
This day is observed to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic
caused by the spread of HIV infection.
- Since 1995, the President of the United States has made
an official proclamation on World AIDS Day.
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WORLD AIDS VACCINE DAY |
- May 18, every year: WORLD AIDS
VACCINE DAY
- The concept of World AIDS Vaccine Day was originated in
a May 18, 1997 commencement speech at Morgan State
University made by then-President Bill Clinton.
Clinton challenged the world to set new goals
in the emerging age of science and technology and develop an
AIDS vaccine within the next decade stating, “Only a
truly effective, preventive HIV vaccine can limit and
eventually eliminate the threat of AIDS.”
- The first World AIDS Vaccine Day was observed on May 18,
1998 to commemorate the anniversary of Clinton’s speech, and
the tradition continues today.
- Activities are undertaken to raise awareness for AIDS
vaccines, educate communities about HIV
prevention and research for an AIDS vaccine and bring
attention to the ways in which ordinary people can be a part
of the international effort to stem the pandemic.
- WORLD AIDS DAY is observed on December
01 each year.
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