World AIDS Day: Twitter reactions

Bengaluru, Dec 1: Since 1998, World Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is observed annually on December 1st. The mission of World AIDS Day has been to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.

The theme of World AIDS Day 2015 is: Getting to zero; end AIDS by 2030.

The federal theme this year is: The time to act is now.

Here are some Twitter reactions:

You've gotta give people hope. So this #WorldAIDSDay the stigma stops with me. pic.twitter.com/nFljXghvAV

— Kevin Maxwell (@kevin_maxwell) December 1, 2015

Apple Store in Glasgow has gone Red for #WorldAIDSDay pic.twitter.com/pSRatw2qJt

— Bruce Fraser (@BruceybearScot) December 1, 2015

Bake sale in St Mary's Hospital's QEQM Building today to raise money for the paediatrics HIV team #WorldAIDSDay pic.twitter.com/8YdFQ8YuyR

— Imperial Charity (@ImperialCharity) December 1, 2015

Awareness not ignorance. Remembering those we have lost and support for those inflicted ❤️#worldaidsday pic.twitter.com/GJJB0iQzgh

— Chappell Westlake (@Chapelina) December 1, 2015

#WorldAIDsDay - a day to remember friends, support many people we love, and continue the fight to #RemoveTheStigma pic.twitter.com/UDmyCVUbZf

— Dalston Superstore (@dsuperstore) December 1, 2015

[Tips To Prevent AIDS]

#WorldAIDSDay The Science of HIV/AIDS https://t.co/1gutcdOv4V

— Steven McKenzie (@Stevescent) December 1, 2015

#WorldAIDSDay : Function of @MoHFW_INDIA , and webcast at https://t.co/C04WZ5z3ZV now draws to a close

— PIB India (@PIB_India) December 1, 2015

We need to band together as a unit every day, especially to conquer the negative strength of the AIDS #WorldAIDSDay pic.twitter.com/kAHYnWjlbM

— Himansh Kohli (@himanshkohli) December 1, 2015

This #WorldAidsDay let's all Rise, Act & Protect. Pic: @NelsonMandela pic.twitter.com/oJMVzROSAc

— Darryl Lombard (@TourismPlan) December 1, 2015

Show your support, wear the ribbon, wear red, educate...don't discriminate... #WorldAidsDay pic.twitter.com/8xf10TZtPD

— aBitcoinGirl (@aBitcoinGirl) December 1, 2015

#WorldAIDSDay make sure to get checked. One of my relatives died of AIDS and she didn't know until it was too late. We miss her everyday ❤️

— Sandra (@PeTina24) December 1, 2015

Don't be afraid to get tested everyone! Know your status. Use a condom every time! Be safe! #WorldAIDSDay

— Intersect (@intersect_anu) December 1, 2015

Alphabet to prevent AIDS:A abstinenceB be faithful/monogamousC condomsD dont do/intake illegal drugsE educate oneself#WorldAIDSDay

— Lu (@loullipap) December 1, 2015

It's #WorldAIDSDay. Knowledge is power. Get tested.Find out if you're living with HIV so you can keep on living in the best way possible <3

— Alix Fox (@AlixFox) December 1, 2015

@UNAIDS brand ambassador #ARB raising awareness on prevention of Parent-Child transmissn of #AIDS on #WorldAIDSDay pic.twitter.com/QgFaBglENE

— ImagesmithsPR (@ImagesmithsPR) December 1, 2015

Many people wear red ribbon on this day to show solidarity, with those who are living with the deadly disease.

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), 34 million lives have been lost so far and 36.9 million people are presently suffering from AIDS.

Recently, Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen revealed that he got inflicted with AIDS four years ago.

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