World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: History, Significance, all you need to know
4 years, 7 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: History, Significance, all you need to know

India Today  

Each year May 18 is celebrated as World AIDS vaccine day to acknowledge the efforts of thousands of scientists and health professionals who are working relentlessly on finding a vaccine against Human immunodeficiency virus. World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: History, Significance, all you need to know What is AIDS? Following an initial infection, a person may not notice any symptoms or may experience a brief period of flu like symptoms like fever, joint pains, body ache and enlarged lymph glands. Authored by Dr Vikas Dua, Additional Director and Head, Pediatric Hematology, Haemato - Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Fortis Memorial research Institute, Gurugram Read more| World Hypertension Day 2020: All you need to know

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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?
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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement, Gilead said it has “an ongoing …

World AIDS Day 2024: What is the theme for this year? Know date, history and more
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World AIDS Day 2024: What is the theme for this year? Know date, history and more

Hindustan Times  

World AIDS Day 2024: Every year, World AIDS Day is observed on December 1. World AIDS Day is aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day 2024 theme With WHO’s aim of eliminating AIDS by 2030, constant efforts are required, starting with advocacy and raising awareness. History of Worlds Aids Day The day was first observed in 1988 by …

World Immunization Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme of this day
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World Immunization Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme of this day

India TV News  

World Immunization Day, observed annually on November 10th, serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in safeguarding public health. The history of World Immunization day World Immunization Day was first established by the World Health Organization in 2012 as part of the Global Vaccine Safety Initiative. World Immunization Day 2024: Focus on key challenges and solutions …

World AIDS Day 2023: Symptoms, causes and treatment for HIV infection
1 year, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day 2023: Symptoms, causes and treatment for HIV infection

India TV News  

Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a viral infection that attacks the immune system, making it vulnerable to other infections and diseases. Causes of HIV: HIV is transmitted by unprotected sex, injection drug use and pregnant mother-to-child transmission, according to Dr Kartik Vedula, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad. The risk factors for HIV infection include unprotected sex, injection drug use, commercial …

World AIDS Day 2023: Common myths about HIV and AIDS
1 year, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day 2023: Common myths about HIV and AIDS

Hindustan Times  

World AIDS Day 2023: Common myths about HIV and AIDS Being diagnosed with HIV doesn’t automatically mean that a person has AIDS. 1 / 6 World AIDS Day was established to provide a platform for governments, organisations, and individuals to raise awareness and take action against HIV/AIDS. This year, the theme of World AIDS Day is “let communities lead”. 2 …

World Aids Day 2023: Theme, History, HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Myths
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World Aids Day 2023: Theme, History, HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Myths

News 18  

WORLD AIDS DAY 2023: Observed on December 1 each year, World AIDS Day is a global event that unites people to fight HIV/AIDS. It is a day to remember those who have lost their lives to the disease, to educate people about HIV/AIDS, and to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and treatment. World AIDS Day: Significance It is …

World AIDS Vaccine Day: All you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day: All you need to know

India Today  

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed on May 18 every year to celebrate the progress made toward developing a vaccine for HIV/AIDS. This day aims at creating awareness about the importance of HIV vaccination in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. World AIDS Vaccine Day: All you need to know HISTORY OF WORLD AIDS …

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, significance and more
1 year, 9 months ago

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, significance and more

India TV News  

National Vaccination Day, celebrated on March 16 every year, aims to create awareness about the significance of vaccines for maintaining good health. On March 16, 1995, the first dose of the oral polio vaccine was given in India as part of the World Health Organization's initiative to eradicate polio globally, which started in 1988. As per the World Health Organization, …

World AIDS Day 2022: HIV AIDS affects childbirth? | Myths Debunked
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World AIDS Day 2022: HIV AIDS affects childbirth? | Myths Debunked

India TV News  

World AIDS Day 2022: HIV has been associated with stigma and false information and all of this has led to fear. According to the World Health Organization, there are some reasons for increasing a person's chance of developing HIV: 1) Anal or vaginal intercourse without protection. 3) Myth 3: HIV AIDS affects childbirth According to health experts, HIV does not …

World AIDS Day 2022: Theme, history, significance, and its importance
2 years, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day 2022: Theme, history, significance, and its importance

India Today  

AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year, spreading awareness about the disease and reminding people and governments that HIV remains a problem. In addition to raising money, increasing awareness, combating prejudice, and improving education on World AIDS Day, it reminds the public and government that HIV hasn't gone away. WORLD AIDS DAY 2022 THEME: The theme of World …

Infographic: World AIDS Day 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Infographic: World AIDS Day 2022

Al Jazeera  

Around the world, every week about 4,900 young women aged between 15 and 24 become infected with HIV. According to UNAIDS, in 2021, some 1.5 million people became newly infected with HIV, bringing the total number of people living with HIV to 38.4 million. HIV infections by age and gender According to the UNAIDS report, Dangerous inequalities: World AIDS Day …

World AIDS Day 2022: Date, history, significance and theme this year
2 years, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day 2022: Date, history, significance and theme this year

Hindustan Times  

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and can be transmitted through the use of contaminated syringe for medical purposes or shared activities such as injecting drugs into the bloodstream, sexual intercourse not protected through a condom or diaphragm, or from an infected mother to child during pregnancy, birth or through breastfeeding. World AIDS Day …

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme
2 years, 7 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme

News 18  

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed on May 18, annually. World AIDS Vaccine Day: History World AIDS Vaccine Day was conceptualised following a speech by former United States President Bill Clinton, on May 18, 1997, at the Morgan State University, Maryland. On May 18, the following year, people celebrated the first anniversary of …

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, significance, theme, quotes & everything you need to know
2 years, 7 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, significance, theme, quotes & everything you need to know

India TV News  

World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed on May 18 each year. World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History & Significance The first ever World HIV Vaccine Awareness Day was celebrated around the world in the year 1998. Since then, World AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated every year on 18 May to mark the anniversary of Clinton's speech. World AIDS Vaccine Day …

World AIDS Day 2021: Theme, History, Significance, Prevention, Causes, Myths and misconceptions
3 years, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day 2021: Theme, History, Significance, Prevention, Causes, Myths and misconceptions

India TV News  

Highlights December 1 is observed as World AIDS Day across the world The theme of World AIDS Day 2021 is 'End inequalities. It is an awareness ribbon used as a symbol of solidarity World AIDS Day is celebrated on 1 December worldwide. Every year, World AIDS Day is celebrated by keeping in mind a theme. He conveyed his idea of …

World AIDS Day: Know the early symptoms of HIV
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World AIDS Day: Know the early symptoms of HIV

Hindustan Times  

World AIDS Day: AIDS is a much dreaded disease which currently has not cure. World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 Not every person who gets infected with HIV ends up with AIDS. World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on December 1 to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. Early symptoms While many people may not show earlier …

World Hepatitis Day 2021: History, Theme and Significance
3 years, 5 months ago

World Hepatitis Day 2021: History, Theme and Significance

News 18  

There are numerous diseases in the world that affect people in various ways, and most of the time, they are not recognized until it is too late. With many people uninformed that they may be infected, World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on July 28 to raise awareness about it. World Hepatitis Day: History The day honors American physician …

National Vaccination Day 2021: Importance and quotes by some famous people
3 years, 9 months ago

National Vaccination Day 2021: Importance and quotes by some famous people

India Today  

National Vaccination Day 2021: Vaccination is the most important part of a family and public health. However, to make the entire nation aware of the importance of vaccination every year National Vaccination Day is observed. However, this year, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, National Vaccination Day is of great importance because India has emerged as a leader in the vaccination drive …

World AIDS Day 2020: All you need to know about virus that infected over 1.7 million people in 2019
4 years, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day 2020: All you need to know about virus that infected over 1.7 million people in 2019

Firstpost  

AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a life-threatening condition that is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which attacks a person’s immune system and makes them susceptible to other diseases World AIDS Day is observed every year on 1 December to bring attention to the HIV, make people aware people about the virus and speak out against the stigma associated …

World AIDS Day 2020: How COVID-19 pandemic has affected people living with HIV/AIDS
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World AIDS Day 2020: How COVID-19 pandemic has affected people living with HIV/AIDS

Firstpost  

Every year, World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December to refocus attention on the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. International institutions like the World Health Organisation, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, national governments, health agencies and nonprofits across the world work tirelessly throughout the year, every year, to raise awareness about, conduct research on and …

World AIDS Day – It's awareness and importance
4 years, 1 month ago

World AIDS Day – It's awareness and importance

India Today  

World AIDS Day is observed every year on the 1st of December. The first World AIDS Day was observed in the year 1988 and it has been observed every year since to unite the forces spread worldwide in the fight against AIDS, to show support for those who are living with AIDS, and to remember those who have died while …

World Polio Day 2020: History, theme and all you need to know
4 years, 2 months ago

World Polio Day 2020: History, theme and all you need to know

India Today  

World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio. The World Polio Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. World Polio Day: What is Polio Polio is a …

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