World AIDS Vaccine Day 2023- May 18th

• May 18^th is recognized as World AIDS Vaccine Day, an occasion that emphasizes the importance of creating a vaccine for the incurable illness.
• This day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day also pays tribute to the dedicated scientists and researchers who are committed to developing a vaccine to prevent HIV/AIDS.
• It was first observed in 1998.
• According to the WHO, HIV has resulted in the loss of 40.1 million lives thus far.

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• World AIDS Day is designated on 1^st December every year.
• It is an international day observed since 1988 and dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic.