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WORLD AIDS Day, observed on December 1 each year, is an opportunity for governments, organizations, communities, and individuals to speak out for stronger action to prevent new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and to continue to take action to end the suffering, discrimination, and stigma associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Living with the stigma of the infection still remains a major challenge. Many people who are HIV-positive keep their status secret because they fear rejection from their family and friends. Anti-retro viral drugs help many of those who are HIV positive to live a long and fulfilling life. Around half of all the people who became infected with HIV do so before they are 25 years old and are killed by AIDS before they are 35.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, the body’s defense against diseases. While there is no cure for AIDS, treatment can keep the virus under control and the immune system healthy. Without effective treatment, the immune system will eventually become very weak and no longer be able to fight off illnesses.
Coming to terms with and HIV diagnosis and getting used to treatment can be very difficult, however, and people living with HIV will often need support from healthcare providers, family and friends, employers, and support organizations. HIV prejudice is often the result of ignorance about how HIV is passed on and the unfounded fear of becoming infected. Encouraging those around us to talk about HIV and finding out the facts can help overcome the fear of the disease.
Since the first World AIDS Day held in 1988, the face of the epidemic has changed in significant ways and world leaders are gaining better insight about HIV/AIDS every day. Some trends have been positive and leaders in most countries are fully awake to the threat of the disease. This year’s theme, "Leadership" highlights how leadership in the highest level of government or by a public figure can set the example of commitment, continued increase in resources, and the development of new tools to fight the disease.
Leaders are distinguished by their actions, innovation, vision, their personal example and engagement of others, and their perseverance in the face of obstacles and challenges such as the HIV/AIDS issue. In fighting HIV stigma, leadership has resulted in a better assessment of the dynamics of the epidemic by way of foreign policy, corporate social responsibility, and support from religious leaders and civil society.
- mb.com.ph
Living with the stigma of the infection still remains a major challenge. Many people who are HIV-positive keep their status secret because they fear rejection from their family and friends. Anti-retro viral drugs help many of those who are HIV positive to live a long and fulfilling life. Around half of all the people who became infected with HIV do so before they are 25 years old and are killed by AIDS before they are 35.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, the body’s defense against diseases. While there is no cure for AIDS, treatment can keep the virus under control and the immune system healthy. Without effective treatment, the immune system will eventually become very weak and no longer be able to fight off illnesses.
Coming to terms with and HIV diagnosis and getting used to treatment can be very difficult, however, and people living with HIV will often need support from healthcare providers, family and friends, employers, and support organizations. HIV prejudice is often the result of ignorance about how HIV is passed on and the unfounded fear of becoming infected. Encouraging those around us to talk about HIV and finding out the facts can help overcome the fear of the disease.
Since the first World AIDS Day held in 1988, the face of the epidemic has changed in significant ways and world leaders are gaining better insight about HIV/AIDS every day. Some trends have been positive and leaders in most countries are fully awake to the threat of the disease. This year’s theme, "Leadership" highlights how leadership in the highest level of government or by a public figure can set the example of commitment, continued increase in resources, and the development of new tools to fight the disease.
Leaders are distinguished by their actions, innovation, vision, their personal example and engagement of others, and their perseverance in the face of obstacles and challenges such as the HIV/AIDS issue. In fighting HIV stigma, leadership has resulted in a better assessment of the dynamics of the epidemic by way of foreign policy, corporate social responsibility, and support from religious leaders and civil society.
- mb.com.ph
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