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Pre-1981
Sometime between 1881 and 1924 in Africa, the first case of HIV was probably transferred to a human, most likely from a primate. -
Period: to
AIDS
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1970s
African doctors see a rise in Oppurtunistic Infections (what turns HIV into AIDS.) HIV virus most likely enters US around this time, while Western Doctors remain unaware and ignorant of the disease. -
1981, AIDS Goes Public
This is the first public story of a case of AIDS. The first cases reported were gay men, followed by needle injecting drug users. First cases are in California & New York. -
"AIDS" is coined
The term AIDS comes about - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Reports of AIDS in several European countries. ABC World News Tonight does a special report on the AIDS breakout. -
1983-1985
AIDS cases found in non-drug using women & children. Orphan Drug Act signed into law. First Needle Exchange Program set up in the Netherlands. CDC in the US warns of drug using/needle sharing to be avoided because of AIDS transmission. HIV blood test set up for screening blood supplies. At least 1 case of AIDS cited in all regions of the world. -
1986-1990
Uganda promotes sexual behavior changes, President Reagan first presents the word "AIDS" to the public, UK & other countries begin works on AIDS awareness. Use of AZT starts by being approved in 87, becomes able for pediatric use in 1990. -
1990-1995
AZT proves to be no benefit to HIV, but huge benefit to mother-to-child transmissions. Clinton approves HIV immigration exclusion policy into law. This was the biggest time of Anti-AIDS infected. Eazy-E dies of AIDS. -
1996-2000
Drugs help to reduce AIDS cases in developed countries. 22 million approximate cases of AIDS globally. Many supreme court cases of AIDS patients being discriminated against. Welfare service are offered for low-income AIDS patients. -
2001-Present.
Global Fund is established to help boost responses. HIV is the leading cause of death between those the ages of 15 and 59. AIDS drugs become more affordable. In 2007, an estimated 22 million are living with AIDS which has risen to around 35 million. In 2010, many countries lifted travel bans for those with AIDS. 2011 marks 30 years since the first AIDS case.
