A fatal disease, a virus without cure. That's how HIV is usually pictured.
Last year, AIDS-related illnesses killed 680 000 people in total. An average of 36.3 million HIV patients have died since the start of the epidemic.
But do humans really have no control over the virus?
How is HIV/AIDS contracted? : NO FEAR OF HIV IF YOU KNOW
Do you get HIV when shaking hands with an HIV positive patient?
Do you know HIV is transmitted?
How do you prevent yourself from being exposed to HIV?
Clear your doubts by reading this short article!
What is HIV? What is AIDS? What are the symptoms?π€
The topic of HIV/AIDS is often talked about among our community but very few of us are actually knowledgeable of the facts behind it, leading to common misconceptions and stigma.
Check out the post below to understand more!
Did you know that 1st of December is World's AIDS Day? No? Fret not, as we are here to tell you all about it. Read about World AIDS Day right here, right now!
HIV/AIDS isn't just an individual's problem, it affects society as a whole. Thus, as a community, it is important to raise awareness and stand together to fight battle against HIV/AIDS for the betterment of tomorrow.
Why should we care about HIV/AIDS which seemingly doesn't have an impact on most of us?
Did you know the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that there are 37.7 million people across the globe affected with HIV as of 2020?
Moreover, approximately 1.5 million people were newly infected with HIV/AIDS in the same year alone. How can HIV/AIDS not be important when it affects countless of individuals?
Instead, treat World AIDS Day as a reminder to remember the people who are fighting for their very lives or lost it due to this cruel disease. We should always try to support and protect People Living With HIV (PLWH) through any means possible in our everyday lives.
When December comes around, Christmas and New Year are usually the first few things that pop into our minds. Well, this is no surprise as we are often reminded of it everywhere. However, the majority of us are unaware that World AIDS Day is celebrated on the 1st day of December.
have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. This day is also celebrated in remembrance of those who lost the battle against HIV/AIDS.
Even though World AIDS Day is celebrated once a year, it does not mean that we should only take action only on the 1st of December.
ERASE 2021 IS COMING BACK!
Greetings! Interested in knowing more about HIV/AIDS beyond the textbook syllabus? The ERASE project is here for you! Get more details by checking out our official website, https://t.co/boi5qN3TQc.
It's finally that time of the year again!!! π± That's right, get ready to mark your calendars because ERASE 2021 is happening very, VERY soon!ππ
Let us know your thoughts and feelings about this event in the comments. π¬ We look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Good news students! ERASE 2021 is extending the deadline for application to the 27th of October 2021!
β Applicants who have already applied can contact us if they wish to try for HoD or HiComm
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