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Resolve to End the HIV–AIDS Epidemic .1st DECEMBER is ‘WORLD AIDS DAY’– by Dr. Sunil Chopra.
Fun and adultery can sometimes have devastating repercussions. Illicit, indiscriminate and unprotected sex can make us vulnerable to AIDS. The acronym AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome which is a chronic and serious life-threatening medical disorder caused by HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus).HIV shatters our body’s ability to combat various infections and infirmities by wreaking havoc on our immune system.
HIV/AIDS is a global issue and nations are desperate in search of solutions According to one study there were approximately 38 million people across the globe with HIV/AIDS in 2019.For Example: India has nearly 2.1 million people with HIV and infection varies across the states as well as the urban- rural divide.
The reservoirs of infection are sufferers and carriers. Primarily, a sexually transmitted infection, it can also spread by contact with infected blood from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. The infective stuff could be blood, semen, vaginal secretion and breast milk. Right now neither we have a vaccine nor cure for it. However scientists are working globally to develop one. The symptoms of HIV/AIDS vary depending on the stage of infection.
The ‘WORLD AIDS DAY’which falls on 1st December was first observed in 1988, is indeed an opportunity for people across the globe to come on a common and concrete platform in the war against HIV and to extend a helping hand to those who are currently living with it .
The day’s initiation was the first ever GLOBAL HEALTH DAY too. The importance of the day should alarm to remind doctors, scientists, governments and the mankind that HIV has not vanished away and there is still a desperate need to raise funds, disseminate awareness, fight bias and revamp awareness education.
The day is an occasion to show warmth and solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV in the whole world. Then, to do the same why not wear a HIV AWARENESS RED RIBBON on this day? The same can be easily purchased online or we can make one. There is no shame in wearing the Ribbon Alert. The theme of the 2020 observance is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”.
“LET US ALL JOIN HANDS TO PREVENT THIS SYNDROME”
Dr. Sunil Chopra, Chopra Clinic, Lakkar Bazar, Ludhiana Punjab (India) +91 9815574644
26 comments
Very Informative. THANKS for the awareness.
Kuldip Singh,
Hataitai, Wellington,
New Zealand
Your endeavour to educate masses is really appreciable.Keep it up.
Very well written on its awareness , prevention and precautions
HIV AIDS IS A DREADFUL DISEASE.We need to be BE careful.
HIV major threat only protective measures can prevents HIV
as there is no vaccine every body should be careful very rightly said dr chopra
Quite informative blog
AiDS is really alarming in India as there are many cases, but not prominent in the common public as a matter of confidentiality. Our medical community must focus on education, medical testing and control on the spread of this disease. Sexual education and prevention of this syndrome is required in India. Great information elaborated by Dr.Sunil Chopra of Ludhiana. I really appreciate his views and concern on the ongoing issue.
All such days are designated with the aim to bring about awareness on the ills that plague humans. AIDS has been around for nearly three decades and has orphaned many. Yet, strangely enough, even modern science has failed not only to come up with a cure, but even to control its spread. My gratitude to Dr. Chopra for highlighting the issue.
Worthy information more and more awareness is required in schools and colleges regarding the precautions from HIV
Very informative
Thanks for awareness
Keep it up
This article is really informative for common masses as well for health service providers The idea of *RED RIBBON IS TOO GOOD* Hopefully your articles will help in awareness of the disease. You have added few more suggestions and those too will reach lacs of peoples globally . My best wishes Dr Chopra
Every article of yours are much appreciative n informative for everyone.Thanx for sharing n spreading awareness regarding this disesase
Very nice…
Very informative & encouraging messages u deliver to us everytime. Thanks
To end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s stop HIV together. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2020 #StopHIVTogether #HIV
Very nice information n awareness thanks Dr S Chopra .
Regards Karan from Auckland Nz .
Well informative to all of us and society.
Keep it up Dr
Chopra.
Presently prevention is the Only curefor AIDS, Respected Dr Chopra, your endeavor to create awareness about AIDS is really appreciable as only right information can guide people about prevention….. Keep doing the good work
Very well written, keep it up
HIV continues to be a major global public health issues. Thanks for reminding all of us on this health issues.
Very informative article. We should all join hands and participate in the initiative to stop the spread.
Dr Sunil Chopra your columns are Saliently featured.
On HIV/AIDS,it highlights causes, preventions and aftermath and it reminds sublimity of Indian values and Traditions of Personal Sanctity which are honored the World over.Let us be humane and value humanity. Regards and please keep writing.
Dr Ashok k.Nandwani
Principal SLN Ayurvedic College Amritsar.
Prevention is the only cure as there is no vaccine as yet against this virus. The main thrust should be on changing the behaviour of the people who visit brothels and have sexual relations with men and transgenders.
Thank you so much for your apt comments.
Very nice
Very well summarized.
Thanks for awakening about this serious problem