Uganda, Dec. 8 -- Every year on December 1, nations all over the world observe World Aids Day to show support for individuals who are infected with the virus, to raise awareness of prevention among those who are healthy, and to express sympathy to the families of those who have lost loved ones to the illness. Inequalities that are preventing the progress in the battle against HIV/Aids were the focus of this year's memorial.

The day provides an opportunity for public and private partners to raise more voices of advocacy for HIV/Aids prevention, treatment, and care throughout the world and to raise awareness about the pandemic's situation.

Data from UNAIDS show that HIV/Aids, which has so far claimed more than 35 million lives, continues ...