UW Health: World AIDS Day

UW Health: World AIDS Day

Dr. Ryan Westergaard from UW Health discussed AIDS treatment in Wisconsin.

Get Healthy Carson City: World AIDS Day

Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day. This purpose of this day is to raise awareness that HIV/AIDS is still among us, a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. Many believe the disease is no longer a threat, while others may tone it out, and many think only targeted populations can get it.

World AIDS Day is December 1st

In 1984, national media attention was focused on a 13-year-old hemophiliac named Ryan White who was infected with a mysterious virus after a blood transfusion. Though he was given six months to liv…

The History Behind World AIDS Day

December 1st is World AIDS Day, dedicated to supporting the battle against HIV and showing your support to those living with the illness.

World AIDS Day: History, Date, Purpose and Origin

We tell you the history, origin, purpose and importance for the population with HIV on World AIDS Day (December 1).

World AIDS Day

Students pose for a photograph while forming a film as part of awareness raising on the eve of “World AIDS Day”.