World Aids Day 2019: Communities make the difference

World AIDS Day, held each year on December 1, is an opportunity to celebrate and support global efforts to prevent new HIV infections, increase HIV awareness and knowledge, and support those living with HIV.

Since World AIDS Day was first observed more than 30 years ago, progress in preventing and treating HIV has been extraordinary. HIV medicines are available to help people with HIV live long, healthy lives and prevent HIV transmission.

Also, effective HIV prevention methods, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), are available. The theme for the 2019 observance is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community.” Communities are a unique force behind the success of the HIV response

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