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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing December 1, 2020 as World AIDS Day in Solano County (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing December 1, 2020 as World AIDS Day in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS has declared December 1, 2020 as World AIDS Day, representing an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show their support for people living with HIV/AIDS and commemorate those who have lost their battle with HIV/AIDS. This year's theme is "Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility". This resolution recognizes that all residents of Solano County can take steps towards ending the global epidemic of HIV/AIDS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2020/21 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with the preparation and purchase of resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2020/21 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
December 1st is recognized annually across the world as World AIDS Day by the joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The purpose of World AIDS Day is to acknowledge the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS, celebrate the lives of millions of people who have lost their battle with HIV/AIDS, raise awareness about the global impact of HIV/AIDS, and applaud the advancements that are allowing more people to live longer and healthier lives. The theme of World AIDS Day 2020 is "Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility". UNAIDS recognizes that the decline in new HIV infections among adults has stalled. An estimated 1.7 million adults have become infected with HIV every year for at least the past fiv...
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