Symbol of December 1st AIDS Day. The current World Campaign is carried out under the motto
Publication date: 2017-11-28 11:30:05
"My health, my right"
International AIDS Day is marked by its symbol - a red ribbon, which signifies support, compassion and hope for a future without AIDS. World AIDS Day has been celebrated around the world since 1988. Every year Worldwide Campaign takes place under a motto reflecting aspects of the epidemic and areas of preventive intervention.
The 2017 campaign goes by the motto "My health, my right." The campaign focuses on the right to health and the challenges faced by people affected by HIV/AIDS in different countries world, and aims to remind people that their right to health is more than just access to quality health services and medicines. The right to health includes a number of social guarantees that are important for every person. This right enshrined in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966 and includes the right of everyone to prevention and treatment, the right to make decisions about their health, and the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
According to global statistics from the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), there are more than 36 million people living with HIV on the planet.
Over the years of combating the epidemic in the world, significant results have been achieved: the number of people infected with HIV annually over the past 15 years has decreased from 3.1 million to 2.0 million; the number of new cases of HIV infection among children born to HIV-positive women has decreased by 56%.
As of November 1, 2017More than 18 thousand people with HIV-positive status live in the Republic of Belarus. HIV incidence rate for 10 months current year amounted to 20.5 per 100 thousand population, and is comparable to the same period in 2016 - 20.8 per 100 thousand population. Over the entire observation period, 24,164 cases of HIV infection were registered in Belarus, of which 1946 cases were registered in 10 months of the current year (1978 cases were recorded in 10 months of 2016).
Sexual transmission of HIV predominates in the country.Which accounts for 77.1% or 1,500 new cases registered in the country this year.Activation of sexual transmission of HIV infection over a period of time recent years indicates that people either do not know about infection prevention measures or neglect them, believing that HIV infection is related only to certain groups populations with which a person does not identify. Most often, cases of HIV infection are detected in age group 40 years and older – 35.5%, the second most important is the age group 35-39 years – 22.6%. Total cases of HIV infection in the age group 15-49 years are 22,413 people ( specific gravity V general structure HIV-infected - 92.8%). For 10 months of 2017 in the age group 15-49 years, 1714 cases (88.1%) were registered. For the same period in 2016 – 1737 cases (87.8%).
An important component of prevention modern stage is timely testing, since early diagnosis of HIV infection contributes to more effective treatment, improving the quality of life of people living with HIV and reducing risk factors for transmitting HIV to other people. As part of the campaign “Concerns even those who are not affected,” the Republic of Belarus is actively involved in HIV testing and self-testing. To this end, in pharmacy chain Express tests for self-testing using saliva are being implemented in the Gomel region and Minsk.
All HIV-positive patients are prescribed specific treatment and are provided with free medicines for antiretroviral therapy. The number of such patients today is 9,990 people, of which 206 are children under 14 years of age. By starting treatment on time and following all the doctor’s instructions, people living with HIV can live a long and fulfilling life.
It should be noted that the RepublicBelarus has achieved significant results in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In June 2016 at the United Nations headquarters in New York Permanent Representative The Republic of Belarus at the UN was presented with a certificate World Organization health care, recording that the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection and syphilis has been officially confirmed in Belarus. Over the 10 months of 2017, only 1 child with HIV infection was born in the country.
In the interests of the future, priority must be given to more effective education of the population on HIV prevention and maintenance. social value family, as well as the birth of a healthy generation. To this end, it is necessary to mobilize the efforts of the medical community, specialists in the education system and the media in order to unite all people, regardless of HIV status, in the right to health and prevent stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV infection.
In pursuance of relevant plans within the framework of World AIDS Day 2017 at the republican and regional levels, awareness-raising events will be organized in institutions and organizations. They will be held in traditional formats, such as promotions, talk shows, open lessons, performances in live organized by medical specialists with the participation of volunteers, non-governmental organizations, media, and in modern formats events using the Internet, flash mobs, competitions and exhibitions of works demonstrating a personal attitude to the problem and proposals for increasing the effectiveness of prevention.
The Republic of Belarus joined the European Testing Week, initiated by WHO in the European Region and focused on the problem of late diagnosis of HIV infection. As part of the republican action “Concerns even those who do not concern,” enterprises in the capital on the eve of World AIDS Day will hold events to attract the adult working population to self-testing for HIV. The final stage campaigns "My health, my right" , will take place on November 30 in Minsk. The event will be attended by representatives of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, international and public organizations, Ambassador good will UN HIV/AIDS, pop artists. ( http://www.rcheph.by/ ) (GU "Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health").
On the eve of World AIDS Day at the republican and regional levels, it is recommended to conduct awareness-raising activities in vocational education institutions aimed at developing in students the competencies of safe and responsible behavior in situations related to the risk of HIV infection and interaction with people affected by HIV /AIDS. At these events, you should pay attention to solving the following problems:
1) increasing the level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS issues;
2) developing skills for safe and responsible behavior in situations involving the risk of HIV infection;
3) formation humane treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS.
It is advisable to use as traditional forms of work (actions “Let’s stop AIDS together”, “Youth. Health. Lifestyle”, “Think about the future, live well in the present”; talk shows “Life is beautiful when it’s safe!”, “What do you know about AIDS?”; informational ( curated) hours “How to protect yourself from AIDS?”, “What everyone should know about HIV” ; meetings and conversations “HIV literacy – reliable protection for everyone”, organized by medical specialists with the participation of volunteers, non-governmental organizations, and the media) , so modern forms works using the Internet, flash mobs, competitions and exhibitions of works demonstrating a personal attitude to the problem and proposals for increasing the effectiveness of prevention ( forum-theater “Youth against AIDS”, quest “Operation Anti-AIDS”, information digest “AIDS - plague of the century», collages with images of palms with inscriptions; essay and mini-essay competitions).
The application contains practical materials, which can be used by teaching staff of vocational education institutions as part of the World AIDS Day.
A holiday is a solemn date marking some an important event. We associate with him fun, entertainment, a large number of delicious dishes, present. There are holidays for men and women, adults and children, doctors and teachers.
What holidays are celebrated on December 1st in Russia?
On this winter day people celebrate:
- Day military glory Russia.
- All-Russian Hockey Day.
- World AIDS Day.
- National holidays (Plato and Roman winter indicators).
Russian Military Glory Day
This is the day of victory of the Russian operational formation in the Navy, which is intended to solve operational combat missions, over the Turkish squadron in Sinop naval battle(1853). The Battle of Sinop took place on December 1 at Cape Sinop. In this fight Black Sea Fleet Russian Empire under the leadership of Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov, he defeated the Turks. It is worth noting that on this day the weather conditions for Russia were not the most favorable, but still this did not save the Turkish squadron; in just a couple of hours their forces were defeated. The triumph of the Russian squadron in the Battle of Sinop was met with general triumph when the invincible ships entered the Sevastopol Bay.
In general, this battle “overgrown” for the Russian Empire negative consequences, since it was after the victory over the Turks at Cape Sinop that France and Great Britain entered the war on the side Ottoman Empire. What holiday is celebrated on December 1st in Russia?
World Hockey Day
On the first day of December, all players and hockey fans pay their respects to the sport's illustrious past. World Remembrance Day began to be celebrated on December 1, 2007 at the proposal of the President of the Hockey Federation Vladislav Aleksandrovich Tretyak, when more than 150 stadiums in the world hosted fans of this game. Russian Federation is the successor to the great past of hockey in the USSR, whose team has repeatedly proven its professional status with active and very effective team play.
International AIDS Day
International Day against Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is celebrated annually on December 1 in almost all countries of the world. This event became one of the most important among the others international days that are related to healthcare. It is one of the significant steps to increase awareness among the world's population, and is also considered a day of recognition of the memory of those who died from a complex disease.
Today, all over the world, scientists and doctors are widely discussing the disease AIDS, talking about the threat it poses, the scale of the tragedy and how to stop the spread of the terrible plague. AIDS was documented by the Centers for Disease Control in the United States on June 5, 1981. International AIDS Day began to be celebrated on December 1, 1988.
Church holidays
- Martyr Plato of Ancyra.
- Martyr Roman.
- Martyrs Zacchaeus, Deacon of Gadarene, Alpheus, Reader of Caesarea.
- Memory of the Council of Saints of the Estonian Land.
- Priest confessor Nikolai Vinogradov.
On this date, the national holiday of Plato and Roman the Winter Signs is celebrated (November 18, old style). Orthodox churches On this day the memory of the martyrs Roman of Caesarea and Plato of Ancyra is honored. Based on the weather conditions on December 1, one can judge next winter. Saint Plato was born into a Christian family and received a religious upbringing. Already with young age he was a sensible and highly moral person, preached Abrahamic world religion among the Gentiles. For this, the leader Agrippin summoned him to trial and began to persuade him to renounce his faith. Seeing that Ancyra was steadfast in his convictions, Agrippinus became angry and ordered Plato to be beheaded.
Martyr Romanus existed during the reign of the ruler Maximilian. He was a person serving in the first degree of the priesthood in Caesarea. Confronted with the eparch of Asklipias, who was on his way to a pagan celebration, he began to instill in him the idea of renouncing idols. He reacted negatively and ordered the traveler to be put to death.
IN Ancient Rus' Roman and Plato were nicknamed winter indicators because by the first day of December one could judge what the previous winter would be like. If there was a change in weather, it meant that there would be a change in weather conditions in the winter.
A person has biological mechanisms on protection against microorganisms and self-regulation. A disruption in their functioning is life-threatening and can be caused by genetic disorders or influences external factors. The immunodeficiency virus leads to the appearance of a syndrome that deprives the body of resistance to disease. Dedicated to counteracting this epidemic folk holiday.
When is it celebrated?
World AIDS Day is celebrated annually on December 1st. It is not a national holiday in Russia, but promotions related to the date are held here. The action was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1988.
Who's celebrating
Everyone involved in confronting the syndrome takes part in the events. Among them are immunologists, researchers, activists of social movements, infected people, their relatives, loved ones, and friends. Government, scientific institutions and charitable foundations are joining the actions.
History and traditions of the holiday
The idea was put forward by D. Bunn and T. Netter, WHO public information officers. The proposal found support among the institution's functionaries. Thus, the decision was made to found the holiday, which was first held in 1988. December 1 was chosen so that the date would not be overshadowed by the Christmas holidays and elections in the United States.
It is customary to determine their motto before the start of events. At first it was given great attention the topic of infection of children and youth. However, she was criticized. It was noted that the disease can affect representatives of all ages. Despite all efforts, the disease spread across the Earth at an alarming rate.
To combat it, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) was created in 1996. The agency, made up of many UN divisions, coordinates the fight against the epidemic around the world and has an office in Russia. One of his tasks was planning and coordinating memorable date. The structure calls for joining forces and paying attention to the problem not only on December 1, but throughout the year. The event is not a holiday, because it is associated with the memory of the victims of the virus.
World AIDS Day 2019 is accompanied by educational events. On December 1, public lectures, seminars, and exhibitions are held. Anyone can participate. Here, listeners are told about protective measures and precautions against the disease, and the mechanisms of infection. False ideas and myths about the methods of transmission of a deadly pathogen are debunked.
Particular attention is paid to explanatory work in educational institutions. Wall newspapers are prepared in schools, posters are posted, and thematic classes. In means mass media programs about events are broadcast. The stories tell about the lives of the infected, their fates, and the progress of treatment. Reported latest achievements in therapy.
Charitable organizations provide grants for research work. Scientists share their own forecasts, talk about successes and difficulties. Prominent cultural figures, artists, and show business stars record videos that draw attention to the problem of HIV. The current lack of cures for the disease is compensated by a broad educational campaign. Its goal is to reduce people's risky behavior that increases the likelihood of infection.
Russia is a country in which AIDS has become an epidemic. A periodic decrease in its rate occurs due to increased mortality of patients. Government measures are limited to traditional statements from officials about help. The government's promises are complemented by meager funding for preventive and medical measures.
World AIDS Day, adopted in 1988, is celebrated annually on December 1. This day is not a public holiday, but for everyone who lives active struggle with death syndrome, this is a very important and serious date. The event has no character grand holiday, since this day is dedicated not only to preventive measures, but also to the memory of victims of a dangerous disease.
What is AIDS?
AIDS is a progressive viral disease that makes the body vulnerable to serious infections. The deadly virus was first registered on June 5, 1981 by scientists from America. Despite the fact that more than 30 years have passed, no one has yet managed to defeat the disease. Unfortunately, in Russia, AIDS is already an epidemic and the only way to protect yourself is to carefully follow all preventive measures. Anyone can be tested for AIDS; pregnant women and people undergoing surgery are required to test for the virus.
AIDS is spreading with catastrophic progression and today the number of cases has reached 52 million people. The immunodeficiency virus affects both antisocial people and those who became infected due to their own negligence. Most The sick population is the working population under 50 years of age. World AIDS Day is dedicated to confronting this epidemic, as a reminder that a dangerous disease is always somewhere nearby.
The history of the holiday
The idea of holding AIDS Day came from World Health Organization staff James Bunnon and Thomas Netter. The proposal was announced in 1987 and came into force in 1988.
Why is AIDS Day celebrated on December 1st? The Americans had elections this year, which were actively discussed in the media and citizens were quite fed up with. The public needed new events, so the success of AIDS Day was guaranteed.
Originally December 1 Special attention focused specifically on working with youth and the younger generation. But, since the disease was spreading throughout the world at an astronomical speed, it was decided to bring as much information as possible to representatives of all ages. After all, as numerous studies have shown, not all adults have an accurate understanding of AIDS and measures to prevent it.
In 1996, the United Nations Organization on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) was formed to combat AIDS and was entrusted with the coordination and planning of this special date. This organization also has a representative office in Russia.
Traditions
On AIDS Day, December 1, thematic seminars, lectures, various events and exhibitions are organized, the task of which is to convey to society the globality and seriousness of the problem. The organizers are charitable foundations, research and scientific centers, social movements. By attending these events, you will learn the whole truth and myths about the disease, its routes of transmission and, most importantly, prevention. Also, the organizers are faced with the task of developing loyalty to all AIDS patients, for whom the diagnosis should not become a reason to be excluded from society.
A special place on this day is occupied by educational work in educational institutions. Specialists provide to the younger generation maximum information about the disease, emphasizing the mandatory use of high-quality contraceptives. Students are involved in the production of thematic wall newspapers, posters, and presentations.
In many major cities On December 1, you can see mobile blood collection stations, where everyone can take a rapid HIV test. Actions are often organized to free giveaway means of contraception. And even if this is only a small part of what can be done to prevent the spread of the disease, all this will certainly help someone and make them think.
Co. World Day The fight against AIDS is broadcast on television dedicated to this global problem of all humanity TV shows, documentaries, talk show. Active participation in the fight against the plague of the 20-21st century. hosted by show business stars and media personalities. Filming on the topic of AIDS music videos, videos that focus attention on the problem. By many charitable foundations Grants are regularly allocated for research activities aimed at finding new effective measures to combat AIDS. At conferences, scientists share valuable experience and new progressive discoveries.
Holiday symbol
The symbol of the fight against AIDS has become the red ribbon, which today can be seen on all information media related to the disease. The attribute of understanding and support for all AIDS patients appeared in 1991 based on a sketch by American artist Frank Moore. The man came up with this idea after observing a neighboring family who wore yellow ribbons as a symbol of hope for the return of their military daughter from Persian Gulf. Frank Moore suggested that such a ribbon, only red, could become a symbol of the fight against the disease and voiced his idea to the Visual AIDS group, consisting of professional figures art.
The artist’s idea was approved and at the 45th Tony Awards ceremony, held on June 2, 2000, a red ribbon, resembling an inverted English letter “V,” became the official symbol of the fight against AIDS. Everyone present at the event wore this commemorative attribute, launching a worldwide campaign of remembrance and confrontation. The laconic red ribbon very quickly earned its popularity; it is worn not only on December 1, but also at all events where the topic of AIDS is relevant.
Today, a disease such as AIDS is known in every corner globe. It is rightly called a large-scale epidemic, a plague of the 20th and 21st centuries, truly threatening humanity. Every year on December 1, the whole world celebrates AIDS Day. This is not just another significant date on the calendar, but a day of mourning for the millions who died from this incurable disease.
Statistics
Today, over 42 million people living in the most different corners all over the world are suffering from a deadly virus that causes immune deficiency in humans. Every day about 15 thousand people fall into the sick category.
AIDS Day, December 1st, aims to stop this scary statistics and reduce the spread of the epidemic around the world.
Terrible find
As already mentioned, every year people celebrate World AIDS Day on December 1st. The history of this disease goes back about 35 years. In 1981, AIDS, or AIDS, was first reported in the United States and is caused by the human immune deficiency virus (HIV). This was followed by an emergency meeting of health leaders from countries around the world, at which an agreement was reached to exchange information about HIV/AIDS and maintain social tolerance.
Some scientists blame the monkey for the emergence of HIV, which infected it with this terrible disease back in the 20s. of the past century. As a result of the latest scientific research It was found that the source of the epidemic was West Africa. In 1959, the world's first person died of AIDS. In any case, this was recorded for the first time. The carrier of the virus was a resident of Congo. Ten years later in the United States of America women lung behavior revealed symptoms of the disease.
At that time, scientists did not attach any importance to this, believing that prostitutes were sick with pneumonia. Nine years later, in 1978, localization of this epidemic was recorded throughout the world - in the USA, Tanzania, Haiti and Sweden.
And just three years later, the specialized Center dealing with disease control and prevention gave official recognition of the existence of HIV and AIDS. Moreover, the lion's share of patients were homosexuals. At that time, 440 carriers of the virus, which causes a lack of immunity, were discovered in America. Half of these people died.
Origin of the disease: medical discoveries
Scientist Michael Gottlieb came to the conclusion that the cause of the disease is a severe damage to the system internal organs person responsible for immunity. In 1982, AIDS began to be called a disease of four English letters“N” based on the fact that most of the immunodeficiency virus affected homosexuals, Haitians, as well as heroin addicts and patients suffering from hemophilia.
It is noteworthy that the presence of reduced immunity was previously recorded in children born ahead of schedule. However, medical studies showed that AIDS patients suffered from an acquired immunodeficiency virus, but not from a congenital one.
The viral origin of the disease was discovered by scientists from France - Montagnier. In 1983, he found a virus in the lymph nodes of a person suffering from AIDS, which he named LAV.
A year later, Robert Gallo, who heads the Institute of Virology at the University of Maryland, issued a statement announcing that real reason diseases. His research involved isolating the virus from the blood of a patient. The isolated retrovirus was named HTLV-III and was found to be the same as LAV.
In 1985, scientists concluded that the immunodeficiency virus is transmitted to humans through blood, breast milk and sexual intercourse. Thanks to the developed test, donor blood was tested for the presence of the immunodeficiency virus for the first time.
Another discovery shocked the world in 1986. Together with his colleagues, Montagnier discovered a new virus that was discovered in Guinea-Bissau and Comparative analysis showed that both viruses are completely different, distinct infections, caused by different pathogens, with different course of the disease and symptoms. It has been proven that both viruses have existed for quite a long time, in particular, before the spread of the AIDS pandemic.
AIDS Day - December 1st
In 1987, an official statement was made stating that the causative agent of such a terrible disease as AIDS is a virus that causes a lack of immunity in humans. In the same year, a program and strategy was developed and adopted, providing for a number of measures aimed at combating this terrible disease. One of them was the introduction of the drug Azidothymidine, designed to fight the virus.
World AIDS Day was first celebrated on December 1 in 1988. This date symbolizes the united efforts of all people living on planet Earth in the fight against this terrible tragedy. Organization of ongoing events implies, first of all, support preventive measures and maximum access to information about this disease. Many countries of the world, not only on December 1 - World AIDS Day, but also before and after it, hold all kinds of events aimed at combating AIDS.
World famous symbol of the pandemic
Today, most of the population knows such a symbol as the red ribbon. On December 1, AIDS Day, millions of people attach it to their clothes as a sign that they understand how terrible the consequences of this disease can be.
The red ribbon was created in 1991 by artist Frank Moore. He borrowed the idea for the creation from neighbors who wore yellow ribbons. In this way they expressed their hope for the speedy return of their daughter, who was undergoing military service in the Persian Gulf.
During the military conflict, green ribbons also appeared in the Bay Area, shaped like the letter V. They symbolized the bitterness of loss caused by the murders of children in Atlanta. As a result, the New York artist decided that the ribbon could also become a symbol of the fight against AIDS. The red ribbon today is not just a fashionable attribute, but a kind of unspoken slogan saying that December 1 is World Day against AIDS - the plague of two centuries. This is a terrible, incurable disease, and its causes must be combated.
Professional marketers and artists have developed a whole concept to introduce this symbol as a metaphor into activities aimed at preventing this disease. The Red Ribbon project officially launched in 2000 at the 45th official Tony Awards ceremony. Its participants and nominees pinned a red ribbon to their clothing as a sign of understanding, compassion and hope for a future without AIDS. Most of all, everyone then wanted red ribbons to be worn by all inhabitants of planet Earth on World AIDS Day, December 1st.
The hopes were fully justified. Later a short time The red symbol became very popular and was almost a mandatory part of the decoration at many social events. Fierce opponents of the ongoing preventive measures, of which there were also many at that time.
HIV and AIDS: what's the difference
Often these two concepts are called synonyms. However, this is fundamentally wrong. AIDS means immunodeficiency in the human body. Many different reasons can lead to this. Among them are severe, long-term, chronic diseases, radiation, congenital malformations, age-related changes body, potent drugs and medications. Modern medicine calls AIDS the penultimate stage of infection by the immunodeficiency virus.
HIV has a special way of attack. The infection spreads very quickly and causes an acute lack of immunity, which, in turn, provokes malignant neoplasms, other infections and secondary diseases.
Transmission routes
AIDS Day - December 1 - annually becomes a terrible date for millions of people who are often negligent about themselves and their health. The main route of entry of the virus into human body is blood. You can become a carrier of the virus through sexual intercourse, this especially often happens during homosexual contacts.
Also, a mother who has this virus can transmit it to a child in the womb through the placenta, when the child passes through the birth canal, or during feeding. breast milk. In this regard, items such as a razor, toothbrush and other similar items are also dangerous. Airborne droplets, as well as feces and urine, do not transmit the virus.
There are several other ways the virus can enter the human body - through damage to the skin, as well as through the mucous membrane during medical procedures or diagnostics of the body, artificial fertilization of an egg, drug injections or tattooing.
In most countries of the world, millions of booklets are printed telling about the ways of transmission of the virus. They are being distributed free of charge on World AIDS Day on December 1st. Prevention is the main lever in the fight against this infection.
Risk group
The disease most often affects homosexuals, as well as people who lead another category - drug addicts who use narcotic substances intravenously. The majority of sick children contracted the disease from their mothers who have AIDS or HIV. The second place in infection is occupied by children who received blood transfusions. Medical personnel specializing in contact with blood and other fluids of patients with HIV or AIDS are exposed to infection.
In this case, the virus can lie dormant in the human body for 10–12 years. Initial symptoms are often attributed to other, less dangerous diseases and don't give them special significance. However, it should be understood that in this case, without proper medical care, HIV goes into the last stage - AIDS.
Conclusion
December 1 is International AIDS Day. This date annually calls on the entire world community not only to remember this still incurable disease, but also to be tolerant of those who are already carriers of this disease. And, the main thing that everyone living on the planet must understand is that prevention is very important in the fight for health.