New Delhi, November 30 (IANS). World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on 1 December across the world. Infectious disease caused by HIV virus. A virus that is deadly. Once it makes a home in the body, it is impossible to get rid of it and causes many diseases. The world has been trying to fight it for years. Every year a public awareness campaign is conducted with a theme. This year’s theme is – Take the right path: My health, my right.
Like every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has finalized the theme. The theme is bold and talks about the rights of an HIV infected person.
The day aims to spread awareness of HIV/AIDS and inspire everyone to end human rights violations related to this epidemic. Celebrating 1st December as this day started in the year 1988.
According to WHO, AIDS can be eliminated as a public health threat by 2030 if the human rights of all people are protected and communities take leadership.
In fact, HIV infected people often not only struggle with the disease, but they also have to face discrimination and stigma in the society. This year’s theme aims to address the inequalities, stigma and prejudice that hinder access to HIV prevention, treatment and care services.
The World Health Organization believes that focusing only on medical measures is not enough to end AIDS. For this, it is necessary to protect the rights of people affected by HIV and vulnerable to it. Every person should have equal access to services related to their health.
Protecting the human rights of those infected and working towards equality are essential to move towards an effective solution.
Some reports claim that in many parts of the world HIV is stigmatized and infected people are discriminated against. In some communities, there is oppression, especially women, sex workers, and people from the poor class.
WHO says that if we succeed in eliminating these inequalities, we can achieve the goal of eliminating AIDS cases by 2030.
On World AIDS Day, it is also important that we work to eliminate the myths and misconceptions related to HIV in the society. Through education and awareness we can create a positive HIV environment in the society, which can help HIV affected people to live a better life.
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