In order to call the world community to be aware, to increase the level of awareness of the population about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), as well as to provide medical, material and psychological support to people suffering from this disease, in 1988, the World Health Organization declared December 1 as World AIDS Day.

In this regard, a walking marathon was organized today in the city of Samarkand with the participation of representatives of state and public organizations. The university team also participated in the walking marathon.

According to data, the number of AIDS patients in the world today exceeds 38 million.