World AIDS Day: Breaking the Stigma

Welcome to World AIDS Day.

This is a big day held every December 1 to raise awareness about HIV and fight stigma. Here is what you need to know, do, and check out.

3 Things to Know:

1. Over 38 million people globally live with HIV/AIDS (unaids.org).
2. HIV treatment allows people to live long healthy lives, but access is still inequitable in many parts of the world.
3. Stigma and misinformation remain barriers to testing and treatment.

3 Things to Do:

1. Support local HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns or charities.
2. Educate yourself and share the facts about HIV/AIDS using resources like cdc.gov.
3. Encourage regular testing among yourself and loved ones.

3 Resources:

1. Avert HIV and AIDS Information
2. World Health Organization
3. National AIDS Trust#WorldAIDSDay #HIVAIDsAwareness #HealthAwareness #GlobalHealthWorld AIDS Day: Breaking the Stigma