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WORLD AIDS DAY 1 st DECEMBER 2008

WORLD AIDS DAY 1 st DECEMBER 2008. Map of the World sourced from www.aneki.com Red Ribbon Image sourced from www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us. WORLD AIDS DAY Day of action on HIV & AIDS Getting the facts on HIV & AIDS Day to show support for people living with HIV & AIDS Getting Involved.

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WORLD AIDS DAY 1 st DECEMBER 2008

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  1. WORLD AIDS DAY 1st DECEMBER 2008 Map of the World sourced from www.aneki.com Red Ribbon Image sourced from www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us

  2. WORLD AIDS DAY • Day of action on HIV & AIDS • Getting the facts on HIV & AIDS • Day to show support for people living with HIV & AIDS • Getting Involved

  3. What do HIV and AIDS stand for? Human Only affects humans Immuno – deficiency attacks and weakens the immune system Virus viral type of infection

  4. Acquired must have acquired HIV before developing AIDS Immuno Deficiency continues to attack and weaken the immune system Syndrome a collection of illnesses

  5. How do you become infected with HIV? • Unprotected Sex • Sharing needles for injecting drugs • From Mother to Baby • You cannot become infected with HIV by • Kissing, hugging or shaking hands • Sharing cups, glasses or knifes and forks • Using the same toilet

  6. One of the biggest social economic and health challenges in the world • It is a global emergency • 11,000 new HIV infections daily • 5 people die of AIDS every minute

  7. How many people are affected by HIV & AIDS? By the end of 2007 – over 33 million people were living with HIV/AIDS. Since the beginning of the epidemic more than 25 million people have died from AIDS 15 million children under 18 have been made orphans 2006 Report on the global AIDS epidemic (UNAIDS)

  8. 2007 • 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS • 25.8 million = Sub-Saharan Africa • 2.5 Million = Children under 15 years • 4.1 Million = New HIV infections (in past year) • Deaths = 2 Million

  9. “History will surely judge us harshly if we do not respond with all the energy and resources that we can bring to bear in the fight against AIDS.” “Ask yourselves what you can do as a global citizen in the fight against HIV & AIDS.” “We must never forget our own responsibilities.” Nelson Mandela

  10. What can you do: • Wear the red ribbon to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS • Be aware and educated about HIV/AIDS • Find out what’s going on and get involved • Challenge prejudice and stigma

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