World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st.The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
Here's a few facts about HIV/AIDS.
In 2007 the estimated number of persons living with HIV worldwide was 33.2 million and there were 2.7 million people newly infected.
The first antibody HIV test becomes available in 1985.
In 1987 the "Global Programme On AIDS" is launched by The World Health Organization.
So today lets remember those friends and family members we have lost to this global killer. And, take time to thank all those who give their time and money to help beat this deadly virus. If theres a little extra money in the christmas fund this year, maybe you can see it in your heart to give a donation to a local HIV/AIDS charity this year.
Saturday, November 29
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