WORLD AIDS DAY
"End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics" World AIDS Day, designated on 1st of December every year since 1988. This is an opportunity for the community to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to show support for those who have been diagnosed, and to remember those who have been lost to the disease. World AIDS Day is not just about raising awareness of global HIV/AIDS statistics but it’s about teaching the public the truth about the virus, how it's spread, its symptoms, and treatments. World AIDS Day is also a solid reminder that we still need to fight the stigmas attached to an HIV/AIDS diagnosis. This day was first conceived in August 1987 by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter. In the beginning, the theme of World AIDS Day focused on children and young people. While the choice of this theme was criticized at the time by some for ignoring the fact that people of all ages may become infected with HIV, the theme helped alleviate some of the stigma surrounding the disease and