World Aids Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.
According to WHO, HIV continues to be a major global public health issue and has so far claimed more than 34 million lives.
Advances in medicine mean that contracting HIV no longer equals the certain death sentence it once suggested. However, the virus does still require careful management and life-long medication.
Failing to take the precautions necessary for preventing HIV infection can also leave people vulnerable to other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, herpes or gonorrhoea. Even if you have no symptoms, it’s important to get yourself tested if you think you might be at risk of infection.
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