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WORLD AIDS VACCINE
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Date-wise Events |
May 18 |
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Description |
- 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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