December 1st every year is marked worldwide as World AIDS day, a day to create more awareness about the disease, present facts and figures, and also measure progress.

Today, more tools than ever are available to prevent HIV all thanks to technology and copious research. To commemorate today, we will be sharing tips on how to prevent AIDS.
- Abstinence: Abstinence still is the best way to prevent AIDS. Practice abstinence.
- Safe sex: If you want to have sex, always use a condom. Having unprotected sex will leave you at risk of getting HIV and other STIs. Always use a condom.
- Don't share needles for drugs, piercings, or tattoos.
- Choose less risky sexual behaviors.
- Stick to one sexual partner, the more partners you have the more likely you are to contract HIV.
. Get tested to know your status and also know your partner's status.

AIDS is very real, it is not a myth but at the same time, it is also not a death sentence. World AIDS Day maybe once a year, but it's an opportunity to unite in our efforts to stop HIV, support those affected by HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to HIV-related diseases.