We've had too many World AIDS Days
December 1st is a chance to think about the global pandemic that affects us all.
The 1st of December, World AIDS Day, is the day when individuals and organisations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. 2009 marks the 21st anniversary of World AIDS Day. While we have come a long way since 1988, there is still much more to be done.
Everyday 5,500 people around the world die from HIV, according to WHO statistics.
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Q: What can WE (meaning you, me, your mates, Ireland and the world) do to acheive a world in which people do not die from HIV and AIDS?
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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks and weakens the body’s immune system (the body’s disease fighting system). HIV makes it difficult for your body to fight against infections and cancers. If a HIV positive person does not get proper treatment they can progress very quickly to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
Learn more about HIV and AIDS here.
Want to learn more about the global AIDS pandemic and about how you can make a difference?
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World Vision's Experience AIDS first-hand
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