World AIDS Day 2024: My health, my right! – World Health Organization

On December 1st, 2024, the world will come together to commemorate World AIDS Day under the theme “My health, my right!” as declared by the World Health Organization. This year, the focus will be on the importance of ensuring that everyone has the right to access quality healthcare services, including prevention, treatment, care, and support for HIV/AIDS.

World AIDS Day serves as a reminder of the millions of people around the globe who are living with HIV/AIDS and the need for continued efforts to end the epidemic. It is a day to raise awareness, show support for those affected by the virus, and remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.

Despite significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, there is still much work to be done. Stigma and discrimination continue to hinder efforts to prevent transmission and provide care and support for those living with the virus. Access to healthcare services remains a challenge for many, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

This year’s World AIDS Day will be a call to action for governments, healthcare providers, civil society organizations, and individuals to uphold the right to health for all. It is a reminder that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare services, regardless of their HIV status, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

As we mark World AIDS Day 2024, let us recommit ourselves to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic once and for all. Let us work together to ensure that everyone has the right to live a healthy and fulfilling life, free from the burden of HIV/AIDS. My health is my right, your health is your right, our health is everyone’s right. Let us strive for a world where this right is upheld for all.