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World AIDS Day: ‘World AIDS Day’ is celebrated every year on 1 December. This day is not just a date but a symbol of a worldwide struggle against HIV-AIDS. Even today, many people are living under the shadow of misconceptions and fear regarding this disease, hence it has become very important to give awareness and correct information.
‘World AIDS Day’ is celebrated every year on 1 December. This day is not just a date but a symbol of a worldwide struggle against HIV-AIDS. The purpose of this special day is to provide correct information about HIV and AIDS to the people, to remove fear and misconceptions from the minds, to give love and support to those who are living with this virus and to remember those who have lost their lives due to AIDS.
Even today, many people are living under the shadow of misconceptions and fear regarding this disease, hence it has become very important to create awareness and provide correct information. This year’s theme is, “Overcoming disruption, improving the AIDS response.” This means that we have to overcome the problems and barriers associated with HIV-AIDS and provide better health services.
When is World AIDS Day being celebrated?
World AIDS Day was started by the World Health Organization in the year 1988. Since then, every year on this day people spread awareness all over the world and raise their voice unitedly against this disease. In India, the Ministry of Health and NACO (National AIDS Control Organization) are its main operators, who deliver the message through free testing camps, awareness programs in schools and colleges and through media.
Not an incurable disease!
HIV is no longer an incurable disease. If timely diagnosis and treatment is done, any person can remain healthy throughout his life. India has achieved great success in this field. There has been a tremendous decline in deaths due to AIDS in the last few years. In 2024, the number of deaths due to AIDS will reduce by almost 81 percent to only 32,200.
Government is giving free medicine
The government is providing free medicines (ART) to more than 18 lakh HIV positive people, 94 percent of the patients are taking the medicine regularly and in 97 percent of the patients the virus is so suppressed that they neither fall ill nor give infection to anyone.
India became helpful to other countries
India has helped many countries with affordable medicines and has come close to the UN’s 95-95-95 target, which means getting more people aware, making their medicines available and suppressing the virus. World AIDS Day reminds us that with understanding and empathy we can fight this disease.
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