World Aids Day in Spain

World Aids Day in Spain
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By h.b. - Dec 1, 2008 - 7:37 AM

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There are an estimated 150,000 HIV+ people in Spain.

30 percent of HIV+ people in Spain do not know they are carrying the Aids virus according to latest estimates.
There are 150,000 people who are HIV+ in Spain.

Today is World Aids Day, and to coincide with the date the Spanish Ministry for Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of condoms and to encourage people to take an HIV test if they have had unsafe sex.

The Red Cross has launched a separate initiative, working to stop discrimination against those infected. They too are encouraging youngsters to get information for their own safety.
Gay and Lesbian groups are organising several rallies and other events across the country to mark the date today.

Those at the cutting edge of fighting Aids say they need to ensure that the current financial crisis does not affect the battle against the disease or the progress made.
Aids is currently killing some 8,000 people a day worldwide.

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