Jan 19, 2011

World Aids Day 2010

World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st of each year.  The day aims to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic which is spread by the HIV virus.  Health officials and government observe the event across the world. 

AIDS is one of the most destructive diseases in recorded history.  There have many improvements in the fight against AIDS over the few decades.

This blog at the Sacramento Bee has a great selection of 36 images showing how the world recognizes World AIDS Day.  These photos are very impressive and cover many locations across the world.