World AIDS Day – 1 DECEMBER 2021
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- Lack of political will and massive investment spurred on Covid vaccine development has largely been missing from AIDS vaccine research since HIV was discovered in 1983.
- In the absence of a vaccine, the focus has historically been on promoting preventative measures like protected sex, clean needles, and better healthcare access for marginalized populations.
Source: France24.com