world aids day

Ahead of New Bedford's observation of World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 12, a look back at how AIDS was covered – or not covered – in the 1980s.

Despite all the warnings and education, Maria Alves tells WBSM News there are still new cases of AIDS showing up in New Bedford.

Learn more about the U = U campaign about HIV/AIDS in New Bedford.

The city of New Bedford joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Aids Day Tuesday evening with a brief opening ceremony at City Hall followed by a candlelight vigil to Nativity Preparatory School where a larger ceremony and dinner took place.

Mayor Jon Mitchel was among the speakers as New Bedford marked World AIDS Day. The vigil outside the downtown library stressed education and awareness of the deadly virus, and was followed by a candlelight procession to the United Methodist Church on Union street...

"HIV" stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

U2's Bono says a world without AIDS isn't far away. Still, the activist-rocker told ABC'S "This Week" on World Aids Day there's a danger that complacency could set in as the goal grows nearer. Bono has been active in the fight against AIDS for years...

New Bedford marked World Aids Day with a candlelight vigil last night outside City Hall.  Area residents living with AIDS or H-I-V  joined elected officials to support continued research, treatment and education.