World AIDS Day 2022: Importance and SignificanceBy Jagran Josh Team
By Gaurav Kumar01, Dec 2022 03:48 PMjagranjosh.com
World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December annually to raise awareness about AIDS/HIV, and to educate people globally.
AIDS is a chronic disease that is caused by the HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) virus. The full form of AIDS is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
The main purpose of celebrating World AIDS Day every year is to guide member states in increasing the prevention and control measures for HIV or AIDS globally.
The day is celebrated to make awareness among the people about antiretroviral medicines which can help them to fight against HIV infection.
World AIDS Day is celebrated to offer technical support to the member states for implementing the plan for prevention, and treatment for HIV or AIDS which will include testing, counseling, antiretroviral therapy, etc.
The day is celebrated to encourage students from schools, and colleges to contribute to the campaign organized for AIDS.
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