World AIDS Day- December 1st

December 1, 2023

December 1^st marks the World AIDS Day every year, serving as a crucial occasion to raise awareness about HIV/ AIDS.
It is observed annually since 1988.
- In August 1988, James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter, public information officers for the AIDS Global Program of the World Health Organization, initiated World AIDS Day to address the devastating HIV/ AIDS pandemic.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2023 is “Let communities lead”.
- It emphasizes the collective strength and influence of communities in driving initiatives related to HIV awareness, prevention and healthcare.