What is HIV?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus
that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective
cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life.
World AIDS theme 2022;
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This year the Slogan is “EQUALIZE”
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And the Campaign is “ROCK THE RIBBON”
The Slogan “Equalize”
The slogan “Equalize” is a call to action. It serves as a
call to action for all of us to work toward the tried-and-true solutions that
will alleviate inequalities and aid in the eradication of AIDS. These consist
of:
To ensure that everyone is well-served, increase the availability,
quality, and acceptability of services for HIV treatment, testing, and
prevention.
The Campaign “Rock the
Ribbon.”
This year's theme, “Rock the Ribbon,” celebrates
the power of the iconic red ribbon that has been a symbol of the HIV/AIDS
movement since 1991 and asks the global HIV/AIDS community to use the emblem to
raise money and build support.
Aids In World
Globally, about 38 million people are
living with HIV
Aids In Pakistan
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0.21 million estimated people with HIV in Pakistan.
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Registered 53,718 HIV cases, and among them 32,972 are on ART
in 51 ART centers till June 2022.
How Is HIV Spread?
HIV
is passed from person to person through the exchange of body fluids.
3 Ways:
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Unprotected sex
with an HIV positive person
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Blood-to-blood
contact
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Exposure to HIV
before or during birth or through breastfeeding
How to Prevent AIDS?
There
is no vaccine to prevent HIV Infection and no cure for Aids.
Prevention includes;
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Avoid unprotected
sex
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Avoid usage of
used needles and drugs
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Intake of
nutritious food helps boost immunity
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Avoid
breastfeeding by mothers who are infected
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Prevent AID by
taking ARV medicines regularly
