Fears rise for Ukraine’s HIV response after Russia invades Ukraine and millions of refugees flee the country.
Uganda launches nationwide campaign against intergenerational sex.
President Reagan breaks his silence on the AIDS epidemic in the United States of America (USA).
In some countries in sub-Saharan Africa, more than 10% of all children are left orphaned by AIDS.
In sub-Saharan Africa, relatives carry the burden of care for children and the sick.
Ugandan AIDS organisation TASO established – a pioneer in home-based care.
Seminal book 'And the Band Played on: Politics, People and the AIDS epidemic', by San Francisco journalist Randy Shilts, is published.
'Patient Zero' is widely publicised by the media as the source of the AIDS epidemic in the USA.
Nelson Mandela announces that his son has died of AIDS-related illnesses.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao shakes hands with a person living with HIV.
