Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Worlds Aids Day


Yesterday was Worlds Aid Day. The purpose of WAD is to promote education and awareness about AIDS and HIV. WAD began in 1988 when a summit of health ministers saw that a united global effort was needed to stop the spreading of HIV. Check out Worlds aids day.org for more info.
Facts and Figures
International Figs
People living with HIV:
33 million people living with HIV worldwide
30.8 million adults
15.5 million women
2.0 million children under 15

Be Safe...Wrap it Up.

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