Durban Declaration

The Durban Declaration was a statement made in 2008 by scientists and health experts to affirm that HIV/AIDS is a real and serious global health issue caused by the virus called HIV. It emphasized that HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, or from mother to child during birth or breastfeeding. The declaration aimed to combat misinformation and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, encouraging governments and communities worldwide to prioritize prevention, treatment, and research efforts. Overall, it reaffirmed the scientific consensus that HIV causes AIDS and promoted a unified response to address the epidemic.