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TIPS ABOUT LIVING WITH HIV1. _Living with HIV is not a death sentence._ With proper treatment and care, people with HIV ...
06/12/2024

TIPS ABOUT LIVING WITH HIV

1. _Living with HIV is not a death sentence._ With proper treatment and care, people with HIV can lead long, healthy lives.

2. _HIV is not just a medical issue; it's also a social and emotional one._ People living with HIV often face stigma, discrimination, and social isolation.

3. _Adherence to treatment is key._ Taking medication as prescribed helps keep the virus under control, preventing damage to the immune system and reducing the risk of transmission to others.

4. _Living with HIV requires self-care and self-love._ It's crucial to prioritize mental and emotional well-being, engage in healthy habits, and cultivate a positive mindset.

5. _HIV awareness and education are vital._ By sharing stories, experiences, and information, we can help break down stigma, promote understanding, and support those affected by HIV.

6. _Disclosure can be empowering._ Sharing your HIV status with trusted friends, family, or a romantic partner can help build stronger relationships and reduce feelings of isolation.

7. _Mental health matters._ Living with HIV can take a toll on mental health. It's essential to seek support from mental health professionals, support groups, or online resources.

8. _Healthy relationships are possible._ People living with HIV can have fulfilling, healthy relationships. Communication, trust, and mutual support are key.

9. _HIV is not a barrier to achieving your dreams._ With proper treatment and care, people living with HIV can pursue their passions, goals, and aspirations.

10. _You are not alone._ There are millions of people living with HIV worldwide. Connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide valuable support, encouragement, and community.

The World Health Organization first declared World AIDS Day on December 1st, 1988, which is four years after the AIDS vi...
04/12/2024

The World Health Organization first

declared World AIDS Day on December 1st, 1988, which is four years after the AIDS virus was first found. Ever since then, every year this international health day is celebrated to stand for people who are diagnosed with this deadly disease. Moreover, on this day it is our duty to spread awareness about HIV and prevent the human race from getting diseased.

Have we ever wondered what a person who is affected by AIDS has to face? How life could be difficult for them because they are carrying a deadly diseases? Mostly we would show sympathy and pity for their condition but would never show empathy for them. Inclusion is the most precious thing for people who are oppressed because of an ailment. This day is to stand with the people who have AIDS and to support them.

Every year World AIDS Day is celebrated on a specific theme. For 2022, the theme announced is “Equalize.” It is a call to action to end all forms of bias faced by patients of AIDS. We all must urge to address the inequalities which are staggering the progress in ending AIDS. Every year, governments of various countries, civil societies and the United Nations join together to campaign about themes related to World AIDS Day.

THE HISTORY OF WORLD AIDS DAYWorld AIDS Day was first conceived in August 1987 by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter, two p...
04/12/2024

THE HISTORY OF WORLD AIDS DAY

World AIDS Day was first conceived in August 1987 by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter, two public information officers for the Global Programme on AIDS at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Bunn and Netter took their idea to Dr. Jonathan Mann, Director of the Global Programme on AIDS (now known as UNAIDS). Mann liked the concept, approved it, and agreed with the recommendation that the first observance of World AIDS Day should be on 1 December 1988. Bunn, a former television broadcast journalist from San Francisco, had recommended the date of 1 December that believing it would maximize coverage of World AIDS Day by western news media, sufficiently long following the US elections but before the Christmas holidays.

In its first two years, 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 boost recognition of the problem as a family disease.

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) became operational in 1996, and it took over the planning and promotion of World AIDS Day. Rather than focus on a single day, UNAIDS created the World AIDS Campaign in 1997 to focus on year-round communications, prevention and education. In 2004, the World AIDS Campaign became an independent organization.

Each year since 1988, Popes have released a greeting message for patients and doctors on World AIDS Day. In 2016, a collection of HIV, rabies, COVID and other respiratory virus NGOs (including Panagea Global AIDS and the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa) started a campaign to rename World AIDS Day to World HIV Day. They claim the change will emphasize social justice issues, and the advancement of treatments like pre-exposure prophylaxis

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