United States’ theme for this year is “Ending the HIV
Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice” (“El tema de este año para WAD se
confirma como: Poner fin a la epidemia de VIH: acceso equitativo, la voz de
todos”). The theme, says
HIV.gov, “highlights the Biden-Harris Administration’s strong commitment to
ending the HIV epidemic globally by addressing health inequities and ensuring
the voices of people with HIV are central in all our work.”
Meanwhile, the
global theme for this year’s World AIDS Day 2021 observance is “End inequalities.
End AIDS.” WHO explained that “reaching people left behind,” is their
particular focus and that the organization, together with their partners, is
“highlighting the growing inequalities in access to essential HIV services.”
Take a look at
the global HIV and AIDS statistics today below (Source: World Health Organization):
·
37,700,000 – is the estimated number of
people across the globe who are living with HIV in 2020
·
680,000 – is the total number of people who
died from HIV-related illnesses worldwide in 2020
·
1,500,000 – total number of people globally
who were newly infected in 2020
·
73% of people living with HIV received
lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) last year
But how can we, as private
citizens, help out in the fight against HIV/AIDS?
We can donate to organizations
like the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation that aims for an “AIDS-free world.”
Get yourself educated, learn
more about HIV and AIDS
Get tested
Help spread awareness through
social media
SOURCE: ADAM 4 ADAM
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