The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria—a partnership between government, civil society, the private sector, and affected communities—is established.
AIDS is the leading cause of death worldwide among people aged 15-59.
UNAIDS reports that women now comprise about half of all adults living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.
The FDA approves the OraQuick “finger prick” Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test.
A survey of HIV-infected patients across the U.S. is initiated by amfAR and designed by Harris Interactive. Its purpose is to stimulate improvement in the overall medical care of people with HIV/AIDS.
U.S. YEAR-END STATISTICS
886,000 cases of AIDS reported to date
501,669 deaths
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