World AIDS Vaccine Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 03, 2022
Fact-checked by Sakshi Raturi
World AIDS Vaccine Day creates awareness on HIV prevention and HIV treatment through health professionals.

Where is World AIDS Vaccine Day observed?

World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed all over the world to create awareness of HIV vaccine research. This day is observed to fight HIV infection and its effects across the world. As a result, almost all the countries in the world observe HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.

Who is World AIDS Vaccine Day observed by?

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed by those people who are dedicated to HIV vaccine research and fighting the HIV epidemic in various countries. On this day, various global events are held across the world to create awareness on the need for an HIV vaccine and prevention of the HIV epidemic.

When did World AIDS Vaccine Day first start?

World AIDS Vaccine Day was first started on May 18, 1998, to educate and make people aware of the HIV disease. Now, this day aims to highlight the progress of HIV vaccine research and encourage people to opt for vaccines for protection from this deadly ailment.

Who started World AIDS Vaccine Day?

World AIDS Vaccine Day was started by Bill Clinton at Morgan State University. The rationale behind starting this day was to create awareness around the effects of this deadly infection and also encourage people to opt for HIV vaccines through HIV vaccine awareness campaigns. Since then, this important international event is observed across the world.

History and Timeline

AIDS Vaccine Day was started after Bill Clinton made a speech at Morgan State University. The concept was started back on May 18, 1997, by Bill Clinton himself. This day was later started observed on May 18, 1998, to educate and make people aware of the HIV disease.

Traditions and Customs

The traditions and customs that are followed during this day are to make people aware of this disease and spread knowledge that you have regarding this topic. There are many activities that can be followed during this day to make people educated about the HIV disease and HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.

Ways To Observe AIDS Vaccine Day

World AIDS Vaccine Day is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day can be observed by making people aware of this disease and spreading knowledge that you have regarding this topic. There are many activities that can be followed during this day to make people educated about the HIV disease.

Share the knowledge and educate the people around you about the HIV disease.

Facts and Stats

  • World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed to educate and make people aware of the different aspects of the HIV disease.
  • World AIDS Vaccine Day observed on May 18 every year is different from World AIDS Day which is observed on December 1.
  • World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed by various organizations and there are many events that take place on this day. You can observe this day by volunteering at these events and helping people.

HIV Becomes An Epidemic

HIV virus is recognized as an epidemic officially for the first time.

1981

Speech By Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton made a speech at the MSU on the need for World AIDS Vaccine Day.

1997

World AIDS Vaccine Day

The first World AIDS Vaccine Day observed across different countries to create awareness against the deadly ailment.

1998

HIV Vaccine Research

Knowledge developed for the HIV vaccine helped expedite COVID-19 vaccine research.

2020

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day was observed to improve the awareness of HIV vaccines despite the pandemic-related lockdowns.

May 18, 2021

When was the AIDS vaccine invented?

The AIDS vaccine was invented in 1987.

What is the theme of World AIDS Vaccine Day 2021?

The theme of World AIDS Vaccine Day 2021 was 'Global solidarity, shared responsibility'.

What is the significance of World AIDS Vaccine Day?

The significance of World AIDS Vaccine Day is to make people aware of this disease and spread knowledge that you have regarding this topic. Awareness and observance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day are also promoted during this day. It is important to make people aware of the need for the vaccine for protection from this deadly ailment.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, May 18, 2020
  • Tuesday, May 18, 2021
  • Wednesday, May 18, 2022
  • Thursday, May 18, 2023
  • Saturday, May 18, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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