World AIDS Day 2003

A Proclamation World AIDS Day, 2003 by the President of the United States of America
HHS Secretary Marks World AIDS Day 2003
"Ask the White House" -- Deputy Global AIDS Coordinator Dr. Joe O'Neill discussed Worlds AIDS Day.

World AIDS Day is a time to strengthen our commitment and to remember the estimated 22 million lives lost to this devastating global epidemic. It is estimated that over 42 million people worldwide are infected with HIV, and millions more will be infected by the end of the decade. Approximately 900,000 Americans are living with HIV/AIDS, and many of them don't know they are infected. In addition, some 40,000 are newly infected with HIV in this country every year.

These numbers are not just statistics–they represent real people.

In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Department of Health and Human Services has launched this comprehensive World AIDS Day Web site, which provides the latest information on prevention, testing, treatment, and vaccine research.

If you are looking for a testing location, planning a local event, trying to craft public-awareness messages, want to work with your local media, or need educational materials such as posters, public service announcements, or fact sheets, you will find resources and answers to many of your questions here.