“For those that acquire HIV, there is every reason to come in early to be on treatment to not have this disease have any important part of your life”, said Dr. Bennett Vogelman.
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Tuesday, December 1st is World AIDS Day– an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV and support the estimated 36.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.
Several buildings across Rochester will be lit red in honor of World AIDS Day, including City Hall and the Xerox Tower. In 2014 alone, two million people became newly infected and 1.2 million died from AIDS.
He said the zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero HIV deaths slogan can also be attained through leadership commitment. Trends suggest increases in new infections among people from ages 20 to 29. The National AIDS Trust (NAT) is challenging people to rethink negative stereotypes, forget old traditions and be positive about HIV.
The CDC estimates some 156,000 Americans do not know they are infected. We have an average of 40 to 60 new infections each year.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Estimates nearly 19-thousand people in Michigan are living with HIV.
Governor Cuomo says he wants to eradicate the virus state-wide by 2020, and Dewhurst says he thinks it’s possible – on one condition. “With effective treatment, persons living with HIV can delay the onset of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and continue to lead an active and productive life”, the ministry said.
And while there is much optimism and action in NY, according to the World Health Organization nearly 37 million people have the HIV infection.
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He added that “local governments should see people that are positive as those who can still contribute to the development of this country and provide them with the best health care services”.
