HIV/AIDS History

The 1980s saw the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and we've made great progress in the decades since. Explore the milestones in awareness and treatment.

Why World AIDS Day Is As Important As Ever

AIDS stands for Accquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

The History of HIV/AIDS

Handcuffed man standing in courtroom

HIV Criminal Laws Listed by State

Learn About the Genetic Origin of HIV and How the Disease Spread

AIDS Memorial Quilt

The History of the NAMES AIDS Memorial Quilt

Robert Gallo, Co-Discoverer of HIV

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How the Opioid Crisis Is Driving HIV Rates in the U.S.

black child holding AIDS ribbon

The Spotlight on HIV in South Africa

Close up of Sinoussi at a conference

Francoise Barre-Sinoussi is a Nobel Laureate Who Identified HIV

A single tulip rests on the engraved names of people who have died of AIDS on the Circle of Friends memorial before a service at the National AIDS Memorial Grove December 1, 2009 in San Francisco

How Many People Have Died of HIV/AIDS?

Man with AIDS awareness ribbon wrapped around his finger

Are We on Track to Reverse Global HIV?

Upper angle view of scientist

Top HIV Breakthroughs That Fell Short of a Cure

10 Best Films About HIV

Can HIV Be Classified as a Disability?

AIDS Denialism: Ancient History or Ongoing Threat?

Aids red ribbon on woman's hand support for World aids day and national HIV/AIDS and aging awareness month concept

The History of HIV