World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day

Question: What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2020?
(a) Global solidarity, resilient HIV services
(b) Communities make the difference
(c) Know Your Status
(d) Close the gap
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • World AIDS Day is observed globally on 1st December every year.
  • The day raises awareness about Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
  • AIDS is a pandemic disease caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which damages human immune system.
  • It was founded in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and was the first ever global health day.
  • 2020 Theme for the day is “Global solidarity, resilient HIV services.”

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/12/01/default-calendar/world-aids-day-2020#:~:text=On%20World%20AIDS%20Day%202020,World%20AIDS%20Day%20this%20year.