AIDS on STAMPS :-

World AIDS day (December 01^st)

AIDS is a disease of the modern world, arousing in people the same fear as the plague in the Middle Ages did. The name is short for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - weakened immune system - caused by HIV human immunodeficiency virus. The virus destroys the cells, which play a central role in the protection of body against disease-causing microorganisms thus disposing it to infections that healthy people seldom contract. Infection with HIV does not necessarily mean that a person has AIDS. Studies show that one half of the people who have HIV infection develop AIDS and die. With no effective cure for AIDS on the horizon, it is important to prevent the occurrence of HIV infection. If the search for vaccine and cure is the work of scientists, prevention is something where we can all take part. Health officials and many other organisations established for the promotion of AIDS awareness teach safe behaviours. The seriousness of the problem is best demonstrated by the proclamation of a special World AIDS Day (1st December) to promote AIDS awareness among people.
The  STAMPS on the following link  depicts a terrestrial globe symbolising the presence of the disease all around the world regardless the race, age or sex. The Red Ribbon - an international symbol of AIDS awareness - connects continents, reminding people of the presence and prevalence of AIDS, and promoting AIDS awareness. Each individual can avoid this disease only by being very careful.

Please visit the following link for various stamps world wide on AIDS.

http://www.aidsonstamps.com/