Many theories have been
propounded regarding the origin of HIV, but
nothing is definite.
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1981
- The first case was detected in Los Angeles
(USA). |
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1986,
April - 10 sex workers were identified to
be HIV positive from Madras in India. |
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1988,
December 1 celebrated as World Aids Day for
the first time, when Dr. Jonathan Mann and
other health ministers had a summit calling
for a spirit of social tolerance and greater
exchange of information on HIV / AIDS. Since
then, on this day, people all over the world
have a chance to review the past year, remember
those who have died and to celebrate the living.
It may be an opportunity for a parade or show
which acknowledge
both life and work with HIV / AIDS. |
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Statistics
reveal that India will probably be the world's
worst affected AIDS region. Maharashtra accounts
for 50% of all reported HIV and AIDS cases
in India, followed by Tamil Nadu and Manipur. |
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WHO
estimated that about 80,000 people worldwide
are estimated to be infected with HIV infection
per day. |
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More
than 95% of the HIV positive cases are detected
in the developing countries. |
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