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 World AIDS Day Webcast with Senior HHS Officials

HUMAN INTEREST STORY

Dr. Garth Graham, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes HIV testing and treatment for World AIDS Day.

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DECEMBER 1

About the Day
The Facts
Resources
Take Action

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About the Day

World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.

The Facts

In 2007, the estimated number of persons living with HIV worldwide was 33.2 million and there were 2.1 million AIDS deaths. More>>

World AIDS Day Resources

We hope these resources will assist your efforts to educate, motivate, and mobilize your local community in the fight against HIV/AIDS!

  • Posters are available to download. Customize these posters to promote your World AIDS Day events! View and download World AIDS Day posters
  • Fact sheets have information about HIV/AIDS and specific populations. Post them on bulletin boards, share with local newspapers, and distribute at events! View and download World AIDS Day fact sheets
  • Websites
    • www.AIDS.gov: a gateway to all Federal domestic information on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research, policies and resources.
    • www.PEPFAR.gov: the official website of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
    • www.HIVtest.org: national HIV testing resources. Enter your zip code to find an HIV testing site near you!
    • www.worldaidsday.org: brochures and information about international events.
  • Mobile resources
    • Know It Campaign: To find an HIV Testing Center near you, send a text message with your zip code to KNOWIT (566948)

Take Action

There are many ways you can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS:

  • get tested for HIV
  • practice safe methods to prevent HIV
  • decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
  • talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
  • provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
  • get involved with or host an event for World HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community