World Aids Day is observed every year on the 1st<\/sup> of December. People take the opportunity to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and to show support to people who are suffering from it, or have died because of it. The World Aids Day was observed for the first time in 1988.<\/p>\n Did you know that there are over 34 million people who have died who are currently HIV positive? And that around 35 million people have died because of it? Currently there are laws that protect people from it, but despite all the efforts several thousand people are diagnosed with HIV and AIDS every year. The reason why the day is important is because it is a constant reminder that this problem still exists and that we need to raise money for its research and increase awareness about it.<\/p>\n World Aids Day is a great opportunity to show that you support people who live with this condition, and one simple way to do this is to wear a red ribbon. You can also take this opportunity to raise money for NAT (National AIDS Trust) and for other NGOs who are working the affected people.<\/p>\n As responsible human beings it is our duty to work for the cause, and to help out people suffering from it.<\/p>\n A large population of Tanzania has HIV. According to a survey done in 2011, around 1.6 million Tanzanians are affected by HIV and out this, 1.3 million people are 15 years or older. The heartbreaking fact is that till date 1.3 million children have been orphaned because of the disease.<\/p>\n The government of Tanzania is actively working towards the problem. The Zanzibar AIDS Commission and the Tanzania Commission for AIDS<\/a>\u00a0(TACAIDS) were authorized by the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics<\/a> to conduct an HIV\/AIDS indicator survey back in 2011-2012, which was funded by the Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare<\/a> and the United States Agency for International Development<\/a>. The main objective of the survey was to the prevalence of HIV in people who fall within the age bracket of 15-49. The results indicated that 5.1% of the participants were affected b HIV\/ AIDS.<\/p>\n People who are at high risk included police officers, sex workers, prisoners and miners.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Tanzania has over 1.4 million people who are HIV positive or have AIDS. The government has had over one million people tested out of which 165,000 men have been circumcised to lower their chances of contracting HIV by 60%.<\/p>\n HIV can only be controlled with service expansion, creative outreach, and education. There is a great need to educate the young generation of Tanzania against HIV, which is why there is a significance of World Aids Day in Tanzania.Why Is It So Important?<\/h2>\n
What Should We Do on World Aids Day?<\/h2>\n
What Should I Do After the Day Ends?<\/h2>\n
Learning About HIV in Tanzania<\/span><\/h2>\n
People Who Are At Risk<\/h2>\n
Celebrating World Aids Day in Tanzania<\/span><\/h2>\n
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