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December 1st was World AIDS Day. To mark the occasion, Premier Wen Jiabao visited HIV-AIDS patients in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture in Sichuan.
A recent Philippine and UN Aids Global Report has revealed a sharp rise in HIV cases in the Philippines.
740,000 HIV-positive, 100,000 AIDS patients. Death toll has risen to 70,000 up to the end of this October.
33.3 million infected with HIV
After dozens of failed attempts worldwide, scientists say it´s still too early to provide a timeframe, or to determine the probability of ultimate success. But Chinese scientists say it´s important to continue their research. Any minor progress could mean scientists are one step closer to a safe, effective vaccine, which could mean a better life for millions worldwide.
For almost three decades, science and medical researchers have struggled to find a vaccine or cure for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. However, a researcher in Beijing hopes to use an unconventional approach which may snuff out the infection before it breaks through the body´s defenses.
For the past 25 years, researchers around the world have been working to develop a vaccine to combat AIDS. Chinese scientists were the first to use a live form of the virus as the carrier, where previous attempts used a dead one.
So the theme of this year´s AIDS Day is "Light for Right", underscoring the importance, of anti-discrimination. Here in China, there´s growing awareness of people living with HIV/AIDS, and their right to receive respect and dignity.
Despite China´s growing efforts, to eliminate HIV/AIDS discrimination, it remains the greatest barrier for prevention and treatment of the disease.
HIV is spread most commonly by sexual contact with an infected partner.
Through injected drugs; In a health-care setting; Through a blood transfusion
Women can transmit HIV to their fetuses during pregnancy or birth.
Safe sex practices involve creating a barrier between a person´s mucous membranes (or any cuts or breaks in the skin) and his or her partner´s blood, semen, or vaginal secretions.
Drug users are advised to avoid sharing drug injection equipment with others
Since 1985, blood banks have added new safeguards to their procedures to ensure that donated blood does not present an HIV risk.