MANDALUYONG CITY -- Although it has already been forty years since the first case of AIDS was reported, HIV still threatens the world. According to the United Nations, "the world is off track from delivering on the shared commitment to end AIDS by 2030, not because of a lack of knowledge or tools to beat AIDS, but because of structural inequalities that obstruct proven solutions to HIV prevention and treatment."

On, December 1, the country's premier humanitarian organization is one with the world in commemorating World AIDS Day 2021 with the theme, "End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics."

"As the Philippine Red Cross is guided by the seven Fundamental Principles of RedCross Movement Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity & Universality, we wish to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS," said Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.

As bold action is needed to combat such inequities, the humanitarian organization, together with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is one with the world in bringing about the importance of equitable access to health services and the importance of strengthening actions at the primary health care level.

"As it is our mission to provide hope for the most vulnerable whom we serve without discrimination, we will continue to work with different communities all around the country as we aim to reach the people most vulnerable to HIV and other pandemics," added Gordon. (Philippine Red Cross)