World Aids Vaccine Day on 18 May

May 18, 2026

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Dachau, Bavaria, Germany March 22, 2026: PHOTOMONTAGE. The letters HIV? superimposed over a vaccination card, a vaccine, and a syringe symbolize global research into an HIV vaccine. Despite advances in treatment and prevention, developing effective protection remains a key challenge.
Illustration der Welt mit symbolischem roten Band zur Sensibilisierung Earth wrapped in red ribbon signaling global HIV awareness and solidarity, flat illustration of planet centered on pastel purple (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com VolhaxSarkisianx 24744288
February 9, 2026, Toronto, On, Canada: The new HIV self-test is pictured in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Toronto Canada - ZUMAc35_ 20260209_zaf_c35_269 Copyright: xEduardoxLimax
Pharmazeutische Forschung. Spritze und Impfstoff. Konzept für Forschung, Medizin, Pharmazie und Gesundheitswesen Pharmaceutical research. Syringe and vaccine. Research, Medicine, pharmacy And Health Care concept Copyright: imageBROKER Zoonar ibxiqx16143181.jpg
Mann präsentiert rote Schleife zum Welt-AIDS-Tag Close-up of male hands offering red awareness ribbon on palm, representing December HIV AIDS remembrance, support, and medical solidarity. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com elenaxskorobogatovax 24385696 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Nahaufnahme Hand hält rote AIDS-Schleife Extreme close up of female hand holding red satin awareness ribbon, symbolizing HIV AIDS solidarity, support and hope for future treatment. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com elenaxskorobogatovax 24267163 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Taking a blood test for examination in patients Taking a blood test for examination in patients. Laboratory blood test concept, 60674250.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
India Starts Clinical Trials of HIV AIDS Vaccine Feb 07, 2005; New Delhi, INDIA; (FILE PHOTO) Indian Health Minister Sushma Swaraj (C) comforts HIV positive boy (holding banner) as she participate in the Walk for Life organised by Shakti Vahini a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), on November 30, 2003, on the eve of World AIDS Day. India, which has some 4.58 million people living with HIV AIDS, on February 7, 2005 launched its first human clinical trials of a vaccine designed to prevent HIV AIDS. New Delhi INDIA Copyright: xTCxMalhotrax
Lenacapavir HIV Vaccine Photo Illustrations The HIV inscription displayed on a screen and illustrative syringes are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on June 20, 2025. Krakow Poland Copyright: xJakubxPorzyckix originalFilename: porzycki-lenacapa250620_npCJQ.jpg
rapid test for disease detection salvador, bahia, brazil - march 1, 2025: blood sample collection for detection of sexually transmitted diseases. SALVADOR BAHIA BRAZIL Copyright: xJoaxSouzax 010325JOA105
3D-Isometrische flache konzeptionelle Illustration von HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus<br>3D-Isometrische flache konzeptionelle Illustration von HIV, Humanes Immundefizienz-Virus 3D Isometric Flat Conceptual Illustration of HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus 3D Isometric Flat Conceptual Illustration of HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Copyright: xZoonar.com AnastasiiaxTorianykx 22905148
HIV AIDS Awareness Red Ribbon mit Spritze, 3D-Rendering HIV AIDS Awareness Red Ribbon with syringe, 3D rendering isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com natatravelx 22871957
Young handsome lab assistant testing blood samples in hospital ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com ElnurxAmikishiyevx 13126944 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Aids ribbon as a symbol for AIDS and HIV on World AIDS Day on December 1st World AIDS Day
Geneva, Switzerland August 21, 2024 - View of the Global Health Campus. The Global Health Campus inaugurated in March 2018 brings together the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, GAVI the Vaccine Alliance, UNITAID, the Stop TB Partnership and the Roll Back Malaria Partnership under one roof. This structure aims to eradicate some of the world s most deadly diseases and help people everywhere to lead healthy lives CAMPUS SANTE MONDIALE, GLOBAL HEALTH CAMPUS, GAVI, ILLUSTRATION, GENERIQUE, MALARIA, SOIN, SCIENCE, RECHERCHE, CHERCHEURS, LUTTE CONTRE LE SIDA, TUBERCULOSE, FONDS MONDIAL, DONATEURS, GAVI ALLIANCE DU VACCIN, PALUDISME, MALADIES, THE GLOBAL FUND Copyright: xVincentxIsorex
PHOTOMONTAGE, vaccination card with the lettering HIV, vaccination against HIV infection ** NUR FUER REDAKTIONELLE ZWECKE ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY **
World AIDS Day is organized annually by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV Aids and was launched in 1988 Since then, it has been held annually on 1 December and affirms the rights of HIV-positive people Themed image, symbolic image Cologne, 28 11 2023 NRW Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx
A silk red ribbon in the form of a bow on a pink background, a symbol of the fight against AIDS and a sign of solidarity and support A silk red ribbon in the form of a bow on a pink background, a symbol of the fight against AIDS and a sign of solidarity and support Copyright: xZoonar.com DANKOxNx 20017613
AIDS research Laboratory analyzes and results to test the effectiveness of an AIDS vaccine. Copyright: xAMELIE-BENOISTx xIMAGExPOINTxFRx xBSIPx 016220_618 Bsip_016220_618 model release
RECORD DATE NOT STATED A closeup of a hand getting a free HIV test *** einer closeupe des einer handgeschnitzten getting einer Freien HIV testen 7042920
RECORD DATE NOT STATED A closeup shot of HIV positive blood specimen on a test tube in the laboratory *** einer closeupe erschossen des HIV positiv Blut specimen am einer testen Röhre ÊIn der Labor 1603055
Hiv and aids infection test, doctors face and hand holding tube with blood on the blue background. Studio shoot. , 34313198.jpg, hiv, aids, test, lab, infection, virus, blood, doctor, immunology system, tube, analysis, negative, immunodefiiciency, healthcare, immune, positive, equipment, safety, immunize, blue, vaccine, clinical, needle, biological, sample, protection, bacteria, screening, hospital, patient, condom, injection, laboratory, medicine, health, disease, medical, science, technology, epidemic, research, medicament, deficiency, reactive, contamination, antibody, infected, face, woman, young
Aids in syringe concept, Aids in syringe concept, Aids in syringe concept, 01.07.2020, Copyright: xalexskopjex Panthermedia28609292.jpg
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Syringe with blood on orange background, 13.10.2020, Copyright: xdaboostx Panthermedia26661598
Red ribbon of the Dutch organization STOP AIDS NOW during an awareness campaign to mark World AIDS Day at Museumplein in Amsterdam,Netherlands. Amsterdam Netherlands Copyright: xPauloxAmorimx PA01122014_001
Plakat der - Women Unit against AIDS - in Johannesburg

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Dachau, Bavaria, Germany March 22, 2026: PHOTOMONTAGE. The letters HIV? superimposed over a vaccination card, a vaccine, and a syringe symbolize global research into an HIV vaccine. Despite advances in treatment and prevention, developing effective protection remains a key challenge.

Illustration der Welt mit symbolischem roten Band zur Sensibilisierung Earth wrapped in red ribbon signaling global HIV awareness and solidarity, flat illustration of planet centered on pastel purple (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com VolhaxSarkisianx 24744288

February 9, 2026, Toronto, On, Canada: The new HIV self-test is pictured in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Toronto Canada - ZUMAc35_ 20260209_zaf_c35_269 Copyright: xEduardoxLimax

Pharmazeutische Forschung. Spritze und Impfstoff. Konzept für Forschung, Medizin, Pharmazie und Gesundheitswesen Pharmaceutical research. Syringe and vaccine. Research, Medicine, pharmacy And Health Care concept Copyright: imageBROKER Zoonar ibxiqx16143181.jpg

Taking a blood test for examination in patients Taking a blood test for examination in patients. Laboratory blood test concept, 60674250.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED

Lenacapavir HIV Vaccine Photo Illustrations The HIV inscription displayed on a screen and illustrative syringes are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on June 20, 2025. Krakow Poland Copyright: xJakubxPorzyckix originalFilename: porzycki-lenacapa250620_npCJQ.jpg

rapid test for disease detection salvador, bahia, brazil - march 1, 2025: blood sample collection for detection of sexually transmitted diseases. SALVADOR BAHIA BRAZIL Copyright: xJoaxSouzax 010325JOA105

HIV AIDS Awareness Red Ribbon mit Spritze, 3D-Rendering HIV AIDS Awareness Red Ribbon with syringe, 3D rendering isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com natatravelx 22871957

Young handsome lab assistant testing blood samples in hospital ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com ElnurxAmikishiyevx 13126944 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Aids ribbon as a symbol for AIDS and HIV on World AIDS Day on December 1st World AIDS Day

PHOTOMONTAGE, vaccination card with the lettering HIV, vaccination against HIV infection ** NUR FUER REDAKTIONELLE ZWECKE ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY **

World AIDS Day is organized annually by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV Aids and was launched in 1988 Since then, it has been held annually on 1 December and affirms the rights of HIV-positive people Themed image, symbolic image Cologne, 28 11 2023 NRW Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx

AIDS research Laboratory analyzes and results to test the effectiveness of an AIDS vaccine. Copyright: xAMELIE-BENOISTx xIMAGExPOINTxFRx xBSIPx 016220_618 Bsip_016220_618 model release

RECORD DATE NOT STATED A closeup of a hand getting a free HIV test *** einer closeupe des einer handgeschnitzten getting einer Freien HIV testen 7042920

RECORD DATE NOT STATED A closeup shot of HIV positive blood specimen on a test tube in the laboratory *** einer closeupe erschossen des HIV positiv Blut specimen am einer testen Röhre ÊIn der Labor 1603055

Aids in syringe concept, Aids in syringe concept, Aids in syringe concept, 01.07.2020, Copyright: xalexskopjex Panthermedia28609292.jpg

Syringe with blood on orange background, 13.10.2020, Copyright: xdaboostx Panthermedia26661598

Red ribbon of the Dutch organization STOP AIDS NOW during an awareness campaign to mark World AIDS Day at Museumplein in Amsterdam,Netherlands. Amsterdam Netherlands Copyright: xPauloxAmorimx PA01122014_001

Plakat der - Women Unit against AIDS - in Johannesburg

PHOTOMONTAGE, vaccination card with the lettering HIV, vaccination against HIV infection NUR FUER REDAKTIONELLE ZWECKE EDITORIAL USE ONLY **