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World AIDS Day 2025 represents a crucial annual reminder. It is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV. It shows support for those living with HIV and also commemorates those who have died. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first global health day. HIV remains a significant global public health issue, having claimed over 35 million lives to date.

This year marks 44 years since AIDS was discovered in 1981. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there were 40.8 million people globally living with HIV in 2024. Although AIDS-related deaths have decreased in recent years, the global epidemic still resulted in 630,000 deaths in 2024. Worldwide, approximately 1.3 million new infections occur each year as well.

Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) invites you to join us at our Reseda location on December 5th to honor World AIDS Day 2025. This event reinforces our long-standing commitment to HIV prevention and care.

World AIDS Day 2025 and HIV Prevention Healthcare

Tarzana Treatment Centers has been a partner in fighting HIV/AIDS since the very beginning. TTC was one of the first drug treatment centers in the United States to include HIV/AIDS education programs as part of our nonprofit organization’s services.

We have consistently recognized the interconnectedness of public health challenges, including mental wellness, substance use, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month issues. The stigma around HIV/AIDS can profoundly affect an individual’s mental health. This connection is why our comprehensive, integrated care is so critical.

TTC successfully advocated for syringe exchange programs in the San Fernando Valley. Data shows that this advocacy significantly contributed to reducing the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C in our community. We provide continuous support because health is a journey, not a single event. Our approach centers on helping every client live their fullest life possible.

World AIDS Day 2025 Theme = Overcoming Disruption

The theme for World AIDS Day 2025 is “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.” This theme highlights the urgent need to address challenges and refocus our efforts. Indeed, a national effort is necessary to keep moving in a positive direction.

As Andrea Fuller, the Director of Community Programs and Services for Tarzana Treatment Centers, highlighted on Monday: “Today, we honor World AIDS Day and this year’s theme: ‘Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.’ While we will be celebrating here at Reseda on December 5th, today we pause to reflect on the lives affected by HIV/AIDS, the progress made, and the work still ahead.”

She further explained, “As we have in years past, we remain committed to serving those who need us most. Every action we take, through education, advocacy, and direct support, helps transform the response to HIV/AIDS and ensures communities have the care and resources they need. On this day, and every day, we want to thank you for your dedication, your effort, and the meaningful work we do together to create a future free of stigma and inequality.”

Comprehensive Care and World AIDS Day 2025

Comprehensive Care connects HIV services and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month goals. At TTC, our commitment goes beyond a single day. We offer a full range of integrated services. Today, TTC offers services for those who are HIV positive or at high risk of infection. These services include Case Management, Medical Case Management, Mental Health support, Housing Services, and Benefits Assistance.

We also offer services for incarcerated individuals, substance use disorder treatment, HIV Education and Prevention, HIV testing, and medical care, including PrEP and PEP. Health officials estimate that about 13%, or 156,000 people, among the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV are unaware of their status. TTC provides prevention tools designed to significantly reduce an individual’s risk of acquiring HIV.

Our integrated approach mirrors the spirit of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by promoting mental health and addressing the holistic needs of individuals. As stated on the TTC website: “Tarzana Treatment Centers provides HIV / AIDS services for both HIV infected and HIV affected clients with vital health education, nutritional consulting, and treatment strategies for an improved and extended quality of life. Our goal is to help our clients get back to living the fullest life they can.”

Join Our Commemoration at TTC Reseda and Virtual Event

Be part of this event to commemorate the scientific advancements and personal milestones. Moreover, join us in recalling the key moments that have shaped the HIV community over the past four decades.

According to Andrea Fuller, “Reflecting on those we have lost to HIV and AIDS, and standing alongside the HIV community, we recommit ourselves to ending the HIV epidemic. Indeed, we will continue the work that must be done, reenergizing our efforts to accelerate progress and ensure equality.”

Join us at TTC Reseda on December 5th to stand in solidarity. Learn more about how we are working to end the epidemic and improve mental health outcomes for all. This observance is a decisive step toward a future of health equity.

Do you want to know more about our Reseda event or our year-round HIV services? Please get in touch with TTC today to learn more.

 

You can also visit the WHO for more information on the World AIDS Day 2025 theme: https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/world-aids-day-2025-overcoming-disruption-transforming-the-aids-response.html. Also, explore the timeline of the fight against the epidemic here: https://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/01/world-aids-day-a-timeline-of-the-fight-against-one-of-the-worlds-most-devastating-epidemic.