 World AIDS Day 2011December 1st, 2011- World AIDS Day marks the day when people from different countries, cities, and towns unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and observe the countless lives lost to AIDS. The Day gives people the opportunity to commemorate the accomplishments and achievements that have been reached so far in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It also is a reminder to researchers, advocates, affected and infected individuals the work that remains to be done. As of 2009, World Health Organization (WHO) states the number of people living with HIV reached 33.3 million globally. The numbers of people newly infected with HIV was 2.6 million. AIDS-related death reached 1.8 million people. Maine is not immune to the epidemic; the number of individuals living with HIV reached 1,563. There were 59 newly diagnosed HIV cases in 2010. The Maine CDC’s HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Program is commemorating World AIDS Day with a display of the AIDS Quilt located in the lobby of 286 Water Street. Please take some time to remember the individuals we have lost. They will also have a table set up on December 1st, 2011 to provide additional information on HIV testing and prevention. |
