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01/12/2011
World Aids Day Acknowledges 86,000 UK Sufferers
Today is World Aids Day and it is 30 years this month since the first diagnosis of the disease in the UK.
According to an article by The Telegraph some 86,500 people in the UK are currently living with HIV, part of a world-wide epidemic of which the World Health Authority (WHO) estimates more than 30 million adults and close to 3 million children are sufferers.
World Aids Day has since 1988 has been observed around the world to commemorate those who have died from the disease and also to raise awareness of the issue and generate funds for continued research into a possible cure and treatment.
(LB)
According to an article by The Telegraph some 86,500 people in the UK are currently living with HIV, part of a world-wide epidemic of which the World Health Authority (WHO) estimates more than 30 million adults and close to 3 million children are sufferers.
World Aids Day has since 1988 has been observed around the world to commemorate those who have died from the disease and also to raise awareness of the issue and generate funds for continued research into a possible cure and treatment.
(LB)
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24 November 2003
Agency issues warning over UK's rising HIV population
The number of people who acquire their HIV infection in the UK is increasing, according to a report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to mark World AIDS Day. In addition there has been almost a 20% increase in the number of people living with HIV in the UK, up from 41,700 in 2001 to 49,500 in 2002.
Agency issues warning over UK's rising HIV population
The number of people who acquire their HIV infection in the UK is increasing, according to a report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to mark World AIDS Day. In addition there has been almost a 20% increase in the number of people living with HIV in the UK, up from 41,700 in 2001 to 49,500 in 2002.
09 October 2003
Rugby World Cup enlisted in UN's 'Tackle Hunger' campaign
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today appointed former Rugby World Cup-winning captains Nick Farr-Jones of Australia and David Kirk of New Zealand as ambassadors for the 'Tackle Hunger' campaign launched earlier this year after UN agency teamed up with Rugby World Cup (RWC).
Rugby World Cup enlisted in UN's 'Tackle Hunger' campaign
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today appointed former Rugby World Cup-winning captains Nick Farr-Jones of Australia and David Kirk of New Zealand as ambassadors for the 'Tackle Hunger' campaign launched earlier this year after UN agency teamed up with Rugby World Cup (RWC).
07 February 2012
Safer Internet Day Links Generations
Today is Safer Internet Day, a global drive to promote safer Internet for children and young people. More than 100 events in 30 European countries will encourage children, their families and teachers, to discover the digital world together. This is the ninth annual Safer Internet Day, celebrated in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Safer Internet Day Links Generations
Today is Safer Internet Day, a global drive to promote safer Internet for children and young people. More than 100 events in 30 European countries will encourage children, their families and teachers, to discover the digital world together. This is the ninth annual Safer Internet Day, celebrated in more than 70 countries worldwide.
11 November 2009
Armistice Day Marks Passing Of WWI Veterans
A special Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey has been held to mark the deaths of the last three remaining First World War veterans in the UK, who all died in the past year. William Stone, 108, died in January, followed by Henry Allingham, 113 and Harry Patch, 111, in July.
Armistice Day Marks Passing Of WWI Veterans
A special Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey has been held to mark the deaths of the last three remaining First World War veterans in the UK, who all died in the past year. William Stone, 108, died in January, followed by Henry Allingham, 113 and Harry Patch, 111, in July.
28 April 2003
HIV drugs prices to Third World slashed by half
The prices of some HIV/Aids treatments are set to be reduced by almost half in an attempt to relieve pressures on Third World treatment programmes, it has been revealed today.
HIV drugs prices to Third World slashed by half
The prices of some HIV/Aids treatments are set to be reduced by almost half in an attempt to relieve pressures on Third World treatment programmes, it has been revealed today.
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