The goal of ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic is achievable with Commitment in areas of focus. HIV continues to disproportionately affect adolescents and young people in many countries. About a third of new HIV infections are in people aged 15-25 years. In almost all countries where HIV affects many groups, young women aged 15–24 years are three to five times more likely than … [Read more...]
#StopHIVTogether: Protect Yourself from Infection
Every year on the 10th day of March , the Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). The aim is to shed light on the impact of HIV infection on women and girls, and to show support for women and girls who are at risk of or living with HIV. Theme for 2021 is, HIV Prevention … [Read more...]
Living a Better Life with HIV
AIDS is a disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus, which targets and weakens the body's immune system. So in my opinion, lifestyle changes, starting with nutrition, to prevent infections is one of the best ways to live a better quality life with HIV, according to Dr. Lina Velikova, MD, Ph.D. Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day, the theme … [Read more...]
Women Fitness Join Hands In Fighting AIDS
The 2016 Federal AIDS Awareness theme is “Leadership. Commitment. Impact.” Reflecting on efforts made by some celebrities to fight AIDS, in 1985, Elizabeth Taylor joined with a group of doctors and scientists to form the American Foundation for AIDS Research, or what is now commonly known as amfAR. Today, she is remembered for the magnanimous impact that she had on … [Read more...]
Testing For HIV
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign produced by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA-US) to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing. Why test for HIV? When it comes to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) disease, knowledge is power. HIV disease commonly involves a lengthy period - as long as a decade - … [Read more...]
