San Diegans will commemorate the 37th annual World AIDS Day Monday at various events around the county.

This year's theme is "Overcoming disruption; transforming the AIDS response," a call for sustained political leadership, international cooperation and a human rights-centered approaches to ending AIDS by 2030.

"The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care around the world," according to the World Health Organization. "It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have died, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services."

UC S

See Full Page