Each year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV destroys these CD4 cells, weakening a person’s immunity against opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis and fungal infections, severe bacterial infections and some cancers.

• An estimated 39.0 million [33.1–45.7 million] people were living with HIV at the end of 2022.
• 1.5 million [1.2–2.1 million] children (0–14 years old).

Get involved with World Aids Day by:

• Volunteering with the organisations.
• Raising awareness on social media.
• Organising a fundraiser.
• Making a donation.

For more information ,visit :https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-aids-day