Hey fam! Today, December 1, 2025, marks World AIDS Day — a reminder of how far we've come in the fight against AIDS and what still lies ahead ❤️
Professor Li Taisheng, the director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital in the Chinese mainland, takes us on a journey from the crisis of the early 80s to our current era of control 🔬.
A timeline of hope 🚀
1981: First AIDS case pops up.
1996: HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) turns HIV from a death sentence into a chronic, manageable condition.
2010: Treatment as Prevention proves that treating people also blocks transmission.
2015: Global rollout of Test and Treat, plus strides in stopping mother-to-child spread and the rise of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).
2025: AIDS-related deaths have plunged. People on steady treatment now live almost as long as those without HIV — from a daily pill 🔥 to bimonthly injections, staying virus-suppressed is easier than ever.
Why we're not done yet 🔍
– No cure or vaccine in sight.
– We need to close gaps in early diagnosis and boost access for key communities.
– Stigma still blocks people from seeking care.
Achieving global eradication means investing in research, tackling social barriers and keeping the momentum alive — from community clinics to social feeds.
For young pros and digital activists across South Asia and Southeast Asia, your voice matters. Share, hashtag and spark conversations on mental health, stigma-free care and the power of prevention. 💬✨
Together, we can cross the finish line on the long road to ending AIDS. Let's keep pushing! 🌏💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
