12/01/2025
WORLD AIDS DAY: -December 1st-
UNDERSTANDING AIDS AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER
Every year on December 1st, the world comes together to mark World AIDS Day. A day to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS, show support for people living with HIV, and remember those we have lost. It is also a time to reinforce the message of hope, prevention, and strength.
What Is HIV and AIDS?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system which is the part of the body that helps us fight infections.
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV, when the immune system becomes very weak.
Not everyone who has HIV develops AIDS. With proper treatment, many people living with HIV live long, healthy lives.
How HIV Is Spread
*HIV can be transmitted through:
Unprotected sexual contact
Sharing sharp objects or needles
From a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding (when preventive care is not taken)
Transfusions of unscreened blood (which is rare today in many countries due to improved screening)
*HIV is NOT spread through:*
Hugging, shaking hands, or sharing food
Sweat, tears, or saliva
Mosquito bites
Sitting next to someone with HIV
Understanding this helps reduce fear and stigma.
*Preventing HIV is possible. Some key ways include:*
Using protection during sexual activity
Avoiding the sharing of needles or sharp objects
Ensuring blood is screened before transfusion.
Mother-to-child prevention programmes for pregnant women.
Getting tested regularly, especially if you are sexually active.
Testing does not mean you are sick, it means you are responsible and informed.
Together, we can stop the spread of HIV and end the stigma around it.
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