World Aids Day

[Angel]

[imgl]http://www.worldaidsday.org/images/virtualribbon.gif[/imgl] 1 December is recognised internationally as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is preceded by AIDS Awareness Week, beginning annually on 24 November. The aim of World AIDS Day and AIDS Awareness Week is to raise consciousness in the community about HIV/AIDS issues, including the need for support and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS, and the need for the development of education and prevention initiatives.


World AIDS Day, 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year, it's up to you, me and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice.

This starts by taking action.

• You: Wear a red ribbon
• Me: Talk to people
• Us: Get involved in events

World AIDS Campaign, with the support of UNAIDS, facilitates the international theme for World AIDS Day, which this year is Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise. Visit the World AIDS Campaign to post events or to find out what is happening outside the UK.

4 million more people became HIV-positive last year

New HIV figures released last week show that the number of people diagnosed with HIV each year is continuing to increase, in both the UK and worldwide. Over 4 million people became infected last year, even though HIV is preventable.

It's more important than ever that you protect yourself from HIV by always using a condom with someone new or by getting tested with your partner. It's a very simple message but it can save lives. Help us to spread the word.

For ideas on how you can get involved on 1 December just visit the World AIDS Day and World Aids Day Australia.

If you would like to support the National AIDS Trust's campaign to increase access to prevention, testing, treatment and support through a donation.

Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise

[Angel]

How much do you know about HIV/AIDS? Source


What is the best way to protect yourself from HIV during sex?

• The Pill
• A Condom
• The withdrawal method

Answer: A Condom. The only way to protect yourself from HIV when you have sex is to use a condom correctly every time.


How many people are infected with HIV in the UK?

• 5000
• 40,000
• 60,000

Answer: 60,000 people are currently living with HIV in the UK, which is more than ever before.

Which continent is most affected by HIV and AIDS?

• Europe
• Asia
• Africa

Answer: Africa is the continent worst hit by HIV, with 60% of all HIV cases in Sub-Saharan Africa. However the numbers of people infecting in both Europe and Asia is growing rapidly and it is becoming a huge problem in countries such as China.

How many people are infected with HIV worldwide?

• 1 million
• 40 million
• 25 million

Answer: There are now over 40 million people living with HIV worldwide, and this number is expected to rise significantly.

Which group had the largest number of new HIV diagnoses in the UK last year?

• Straight people
• Gay men
• The same for both

Answer: HIV definitely does not just affect gay men. Last year, there were more HIV diagnoses among straight people than gay men in the UK.

[Angel]

1. You can get HIV from someone by kissing them.

False. You cannot get HIV from someone by kissing them. HIV cannot be transmitted through saliva

2. People who have HIV are too sick to work.

False. If people with HIV receive appropriate treatment, such as anti-retroviral drugs, they can lead healthy and active lives, including having a full-time job.

3. You can get HIV from someone by having unprotected sex with them.

True. HIV can be passed between two people through semen, vaginal fluids and blood during unprotected sex.

4. You definitely know if you have HIV because you get symptoms.

False. One in three people with HIV in the UK don't know they are infected and many people won't have symptoms initially. The only way to find out for sure is to have an HIV test.

5. You can get HIV from someone by sharing a beer glass with them.

False. You cannot get HIV from someone from everyday things like sharing glasses.

6. HIV can now be cured if you take the new drugs available.

False. There is still no cure for HIV, but it can be controlled by taking Anti-HIV drugs, which means that people can live with HIV for many years before developing AIDS.

7. HIV is only a problem in Africa.

False. The number of new HIV infections is increasing in every region of the world, and the UK is no exception. Last year in the UK there were over 7000 new infections, which is more than ever before.

8. You can get HIV from someone by having protected sex with them.

False. If you use a condom correctly when you have sex, and it doesn't split, you will be protected from HIV

9. Pregnant women with HIV will pass it onto their babies.

False. Babies can be infected with HIV in the womb, during birth or through breast-feeding, but in developed countries like the UK steps are taken to minimise the risk of infection between mother and baby. By taking medicines, having a Caesarean section birth and not breast-feeding the baby mothers can lower the risk of passing HIV onto their baby to just one per cent.

10. You can get HIV from someone by sharing needles with them.

True. The needle may contain a small amount of infected blood and when the next person uses the syringe the blood will go into them

[SUMAN-SAJAN]

Thanks Angel dai for this post .
Its World AIDS day today and the slogan is STOP AIDS. KEEP THE PROMISE

not only chanting the slogans help avoid AIDS, an effective approach has to be taken from the govermental and non-govermental sectors .
Proper use of the Condom and avoidance of multiple partners are effective to prevent AIDS.
Since no medicines for its cure has been discovered the best way is to prevent it by bheavioural means.

-suman sajan

[Anup'da]

now somethin i think that's missing here is data regarding the AIDS and HIV status in nepal...

early this morning, kantipur radio was airing on the aids issue. do so, here i've picked up few excerpts from ekantipur

as per them,

The exact number of HIV/AIDS patients in Nepal is still unknown. Till 2005, the government estimated the number of HIV/AIDS to be around 70,259. As of October 31, 2006, the number of "reported cases" has reached 8073.

and to worsen the situation,

the global fund which was supposed to provide fund to nepal some sum of 4.5 billion ruppees has cancelled the assistance because of the conflict resulted from the two demands for assistance from within the country itself. an ngo family health international and the government itself seemed to contest amongst themselves for the assistance. with this half the program currently running regarding aids will come to halt..

to catch more of the story, visit Ekantipur - Nepal's No. 1 Online News Site

[de.malady]

[Pal]

Lets STOP AIDS KEEP THE PROMISE

The figure available in the various agencies including Govt. authorities is just a tip of iceberg.

More awareness is needed people need to talk about SEX openly. Its weird all of us do have SEX but feel uncomfortable to talk about it.

Use of condoms, safe sex with single partner is the only way to prevent HIV/AIDS to STOP AIDS KEEP THE PROMISE with the love one.