thousands
There is a charity about AIDS all around the world.
To bring attention to the AIDS virus. Partly because people need to feel like they are doing 'something'.
No, it is not a holiday. However, it is a recognized day all over the world. Offices do not close on World Aids Day. Instead, it is more of a day of remembrance for those dead of aids and of awareness.
The latest data I can find is from the end of 2003, so the numbers will be slightly higher today. The prevalence of HIV positive individuals is estimated to be between 900,000 and 1 million people in the United States (many do not know they have the disease, so that's why there is only an estimate). The prevalence of patients with AIDs in the United States is just over 400,000. There are about 45,000 new cases of AIDS each year.
World AIDS day isn't really just held in one place, it actually is celebrated all over the world. Your best bet is to try and find out what is happening in your town to celebrate.
Over 3 million people
Approximately 2.5 million people die each year from AIDS in Africa. This number is decreasing due to more vaccines being transported over to third world countries.
To check on the presence of aids requires a blood test.
The latest statistics of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic were published by UNAIDS in November 2009, and refer to the end of 2008. People living with HIV/AIDS in 2008: 33.4 million; see related link
no its only a myth aids do not even exist....get over it
It's over 9,000!
In Zambia, it is estimated that about 1.8 million people were living with HIV/AIDS as of 2009, which is about 15% of the population.