Today is 1st of December, World AIDS Day, and just in case you’re wondering what happens today, individuals and organisations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. 20 years later, the statistics are still grim, with literally new infections every minute. People from around the world are joining in the effort to stop AIDS by taking a positive stand. Too many are dying too soon and the sad prognosis is that there is no relief in sight (at least not anytime soon). More than 25 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.
According to reliable sources, at the end of 2007, women accounted for 50% of all adults living with HIV worldwide, and for 59% in sub-Saharan Africa and young people (under 25 years old) account for half of all new HIV infections worldwide. The epidemic is obviously not restricted to any region, age or gender; so all of us have a part to play in this daunting task. Get tested, and whatever you choose to do in your personal life, know that there is no substitute for safety. World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
On behalf of the management and staff of Random Thoughts blog (which is essentially just me), Get Tested, Get Involved and Spread the Word, Not the Virus.
