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World Aids Day 2014: History, HIV Facts and 'Aids-Free Generation' Theme

World Aids Day 2014: History, HIV Facts and 'Aids-Free Generation' Theme

by The Daily Eye Team December 1 2014, 6:27 pm Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 26 secs

World Aids Day, observed annually on 1 December, is dedicated to raising awareness to the Aids pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV infection.

To date, there are an estimated 35.3 million people living with HIV – human immunodeficiency virus. Between 1981 and 2012, Aids – acquired immune deficiency syndrome – has killed 36 million people worldwide.

This year, the theme is Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free generation – to highlight the need to for governments and health officials, NGOs and individuals to address Aids prevention and treatment.

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