2004 | 3030

The 30 30 Campaign pieces together the dynamic history of HIV in Vancouver, told by and for those who were there.

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2004

The BCCDC has been at the forefront of our epidemic in part because of the leadership of Dr. Mike Rekart. This is his story and the voice of one of today's leaders at the BCCDC, Dr. Mark Gilbert.

Next Year 2005

Statistics

55,180

Cumulative number of Canadians diagnosed with HIV

22

Million in sub-Saharan Africa living with HIV

940,000

Cases of AIDS reported to date in US

In 2004

George W Bush is re-elected.

Facebook is created.

Indian Ocean tsunami devastates thousands.

Local

BC-CfE pioneers the use of the Biojector, a needle-free injection device for enfuvirtide. This device minimizes the risk of HIV transmission through needles.

Global

AIDS surpasses the Black Death, becoming one of the worst pandemics in human history.

Global Coalition on Women and AIDS is launched.

South Africa begins giving free antiretroviral treatments.

National

Federal Government agrees to double funding for the Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS over the next 5 vears from $42 million to $84 million.

'As Long As The Waters Flow' is a strategy created in Manitoba, targetting the Aboriginal HIV/AIDS community.