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World Aids Day 2014 #CloseTheGap
Standard Bank Team
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In 2013 there were 35-million people living with HIV. Ending HIV transmission and the Aids pandemic by 2030 is possible but only by closing the gap between people who have access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services and people who are being left behind.

“Close the Gap” is the theme of World Aids Day this year. But what does it mean?

By closing the HIV testing gap, the estimated 19-million people who are unaware of their HIV-positive status can begin to get support. By closing the treatment gap, all 35-million people living with HIV will have access to life-saving medicine.

We are all part of the solution. Join us in harnessing the power of social change to put people first and close the gap between the people moving forward and the people being left behind.

Here’s what you can do to help close the gap:
- Close the HIV testing gap; take an HIV test and know your status
- Close the education gap; get involved with and support a local HIV/Aids organization
- Close the funding gap; donate to an HIV/Aids organisation.

Be part of the worldwide conversation online using #CloseTheGap.