On 20 November 1986, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked a historic milestone by unveiling its inaugural global programme to combat the AIDS epidemic.
This initiative represented the first coordinated international effort to address a crisis that had rapidly emerged as one of the gravest health challenges worldwide.
The programme aimed to galvanise global health systems, raise awareness, and enhance both prevention and treatment strategies in a bid to stem the devastating tide of HIV infections.
This landmark declaration underscored the urgency for a unified approach, leveraging international partnerships to bolster research, education, and care in tackling the relentless spread of AIDS.
