When was AIDS discovered?

AIDS originated in Africa and was brought to the United States by immigrants. On June 5th, 198 1, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a case report of 5 AIDS patients in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly, which is the first official record of AIDS in the world. In 1982, this disease is named "AIDS". Soon after, AIDS quickly spread to all continents.

1985, a foreigner who traveled to China fell ill and died soon after being admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and was later confirmed to have died of AIDS. This is the first case of AIDS in China.

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Establishment of World AIDS Day:

In order to raise people's awareness of AIDS, the World Health Organization has designated 1988 1 as World AIDS Day every year, calling on countries and international organizations to hold relevant activities on this day to publicize and popularize AIDS prevention and control knowledge.

The symbol of World AIDS Day is a red ribbon. The symbolic meaning of the red ribbon: The red ribbon is like a bond, closely linking people all over the world. It symbolizes our concern and support for AIDS patients and infected people. It symbolizes our love for life and our desire for peace; It symbolizes that we should use our "heart" to participate in the prevention of AIDS.

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