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First official reporting of AIDS pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report explaining instances of a rare lung infection called pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). The infection was discovered in five young gay men who were also found with other unusual infections. This proved that all of their immune systems were not functioning correctly. It was so fatal that two of the men had died by the time the report was published. -
The term AIDS is used for the first time
AIDS is given its first case definition by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
National AIDS Hotline is established (date not specified)
The National AIDS Hotline is created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist with enquiries from the public. -
First International AIDS Conference
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) along with the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the first ever International AIDS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia for two days. -
AIDS is mentioned publically for the first time
The president at the time, Ronald Reagan talks about AIDS and how he would like to make it a priority in the letter to the Congress. -
First ever antiretroviral drug is approved
Zidovudine (AZT) was the first antiretroviral drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drag Administration. -
World AIDS Day is established
World AIDS Day is created by the World Health Organisation. -
National Commission on AIDS meets
For the first time, the National Commission on AIDS meets. The commission was created by the U.S. Congress. -
Children begin using AZT
Children are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use the antiretroviral, zidovudine (AZT) as part of their treatment. -
#1 cause of male deaths (date not specified)
AIDS becomes the main cause of death for 25 to 40 years old men in America. -
Female condom is approved
The female condom is permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. -
First oral HIV test
The first non-blood based test for HIV is accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). -
First National HIV Testing Day
The National Association of People With AIDS establishes the first ever National HIV Testing Day. -
HIV vaccine becomes a priority in US
President Clinton states that finding an effective vaccine for HIV 10 years from then would be a top national priority. It was also decided that an AIDS vaccine research center would be built at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). -
Encouragement for needle-exchange programs
Donna Shalala (Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) states that needle-exchange programs are effective. The Clinton Administration does not fund these programs. -
HIV case has new definition
The HIV case is redefined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
HIV/AIDS is considered a threat
HIV/AIDS is declared as a threat to U.S. national security by President Clinton. -
First National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The United States has it's first annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. -
First rapid HIV diagnostic test kit
The first rapid HIV diagnostic test kit is given the all clear by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. The kit's results are 99.6 percent accurate and results are provided in 20 minutes. -
3 by 5 program
The World Health Organization publicised the “3 by 5” initiative. The program's goal was to have treatment for 3 million people by 2005. -
First oral fluid testing kit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration permits the use of an oral fluid sampling HIV testing kit that gives results in 20 minutes. -
2001 targets are reviewed
At the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly High-Level Meeting, goals made in 2001 are evaluated and progress is reviewed. -
25 years since first AIDS case
The 5th of June marks a 25 year milestone since the first case of AIDS was ever reported. -
National Gay Men's Awareness Day
The 27th marks the annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This was the first year for the day. -
National HIV/AIDS Strategy is released
The first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy is released by the Obama Administration in the U.S. -
Hillary Clinton speaks about AIDS
Hillary Clinton (Secretary of State) announced the U.S. Government’s goals of one day having an AIDS-free generation. She also mentions how much the technology and knowledge with fighting AIDS has progressed and developed in 30 years. -
100th antiretroviral is given approval
The 100th antiretroviral drug is released and given the all good from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.