More than 2,400 people across West Virginia have HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and experts in the state say there has been an increase in outbreaks specifically in Cabell and Kanawha counties since 2018 and 2019.

HIV attacks the immune system, compromising its ability to combat infections, and progresses to AIDS if untreated. HIV spreads through blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. While ART prevents progression to AIDS,

On Sunday, many of those affected directly or indirectly by AIDS and HIV stood in solidarity on World AIDS Day.

World AIDS Day is observed Dec. 1 each year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness that human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is still among us. It is also a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV,

It is held on December 1 to raise awareness about the prevention. From theme to history, here's all you need to know.

World AIDS Day, observed on December 1st, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and honours those lost to the disease. It's crucial to understand that the two are not the same - HIV is a virus, whereas AIDS is the final,