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When is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day

About World AIDS Day

When is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS day is commemorated on December 1 every year since 1988 to show solidarity with the people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and those who have died because of it. 

With this, the World Health Organisation, which officially endorses AIDS day, aims to raise awareness about the infection and push for development in treatment and care. Each year, a theme is selected to be put on focus. In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, 2020's theme for the World AIDS Day was — “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”.

What is HIV?

HIV is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight

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