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Updated May 17th, 2021 at 14:31 IST

World AIDS vaccine day 2021 theme, date, significance and history

World AIDS vaccine day 2021: What is the date, significance and history of this day? Here is more information about it, read on to know more.

Reported by: Anushka Pathania
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Every year on May 18, World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is commemorated. Activists for HIV vaccines commemorate the day by emphasising the critical need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and Acute Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (AIDS). Here is more information about World AIDS Vaccine day, read on.

World AIDS vaccine day 2021 theme

  • The theme for World AIDS Day was Global Solidarity.

World AIDS vaccine day significance

This day is commemorated to honour and appreciate the thousands of health professionals, volunteers, community members, supporters, and scientists who are working together to develop an AIDS vaccine that is both safe and effective. On May 18, 1998, the first World AIDS Vaccine Day was observed. 

World AIDS vaccine day history

The idea for World AIDS Vaccine Day came from then-President Bill Clinton's graduating speech at Morgan State University on May 18, 1997. “Only a really effective, preventive HIV vaccine can minimise and eventually eradicate the threat of AIDS,” Clinton said, challenging the world to set new goals in the rising age of science and technology and develop an AIDS vaccine within the next decade.

World AIDS vaccine day wishes

  • Thanking you for your hard work, the whole world wishes you a very. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • Here’s to encouraging and supporting you in your work to develop the vaccine. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • Developing a vaccine to combat AIDS is not an easy task. We thank you for your efforts. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • You work tirelessly for the benefit of mankind. We love you and wish you a very Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • As we approach the eighteenth of May, let us take an oath to spread awareness and educate people about it. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • The whole world is grateful to have you working for them. We love you. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • On this World Aids Vaccine Day, let us remember those heroes who have dedicated their lives for the cause. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • While the world may not always know who you are, we still know that there are a group of heroes working day and night to find a solution to end the epidemic. Cheers to you all and wish you a very  Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • You work tirelessly for the benefit of mankind. We love you and wish you a very Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • Thank you for trying to develop vaccines to end AIDS. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • Let us educate the society about HIV and try to stop stigmatizing the disease because awareness can save lives. Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!
  • We take this opportunity to thank you for dedicating your lives to this noble cause. May the Almighty bless you and help you reach your goal faster! Happy World Aids Vaccine Day!

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Published May 17th, 2021 at 14:31 IST

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