World AIDS Day Commemorated in Zaragoza’s Parque Bruil
Zaragoza commemorates World AIDS Day with Call for Continued Action
zaragoza, Spain – The city of Zaragoza joined the global community in marking World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1st, with a poignant ceremony at Parque Bruil. The event, organized by the Aragon Government, the Zaragoza City Council, and organizations dedicated to eradicating HIV, served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight against the virus.
The ceremony, held near a plaque installed by the city council to honor the cause, featured a moving manifesto reading by the Fundación Cruz Blanca, representing the diverse group of participating associations.
The Zaragoza City Council underscored its commitment to raising awareness about HIV, emphasizing the importance of prevention, early detection, and social sensitivity surrounding the disease. iconic landmarks across the city,including the Etopia digital facade,the DPZ building in Plaza de España,and the Paraninfo,were illuminated with the red ribbon,a universal symbol of solidarity with those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Zaragoza’s dedication to combating HIV extends beyond symbolic gestures. In 2016, the city signed the Paris Declaration, a global initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for people living with HIV and ultimately ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. This aspiring goal seeks to achieve the “95-95-95” target: ensuring that 95% of people with HIV are diagnosed, 95% of those diagnosed are receiving treatment, and 95% of those on treatment have an undetectable viral load, rendering the virus untransmittable.
The city’s commitment to HIV prevention and awareness is further demonstrated through the work of its Social Policies department. The department’s Specialized Services unit conducts awareness campaigns and implements health promotion programs through the Young Health Zone and the Municipal Center for Addiction Prevention and Care. These programs focus on prevention, early diagnosis, and timely referral to healthcare services for treatment.
Adding to the day’s events, the Joaquín Roncal center hosted the opening of the “En el sida pintamos todos” (In AIDS We all paint) poster exhibition. Featuring entries from the 18th edition of the contest, the exhibition, organized by the City Council in collaboration with various HIV/AIDS organizations, showcases the power of art in raising awareness and promoting dialog around the issue.The exhibition is open to the public until December 30th.
Zaragoza: Committed to
Ending the AIDS Epidemic
NewsDirectory3.com – To commemorate World AIDS Day, Zaragoza joined the global effort to remember those lost to AIDS and renew commitment to ending the epidemic.
On December 1st, a poignant ceremony at Parque Bruil, organized by the Aragon Government, the Zaragoza City Council, and local HIV/AIDS organizations, honored those affected by the virus.
Though symbolic, Zaragoza’s dedication goes beyond gestures. The city signed the Paris Declaration in 2016, aiming to improve the lives of people living wiht HIV and end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
This ambitious goal targets “95-95-95”:
95% of people with HIV diagnosed
95% of diagnosed individuals receiving treatment
* 95% of those on treatment achieving an undetectable viral load
Zaragoza’s Social Policies department exemplifies this commitment. Their Specialized Services unit conducts awareness campaigns, implements health promotion programs through the Young Health Zone and the Municipal Center for Addiction Prevention and Care, and prioritizes prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment referral.
Furthering awareness efforts, the Joaquín Roncal center hosts the “En el sida pintamos todos” (In AIDS We all paint) poster exhibition. Open to the public until december 30th,the exhibition,featuring entries from the 18th edition of the contest,showcases the power of art in sparking discussion and raising awareness about HIV/AIDS.