What We're Reading: HIV in Kenya, A Foundation Ambassador Tells Her Story, and New Research

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
December 21, 2012

Foundation CEO Charles Lyons at the HIV-MCH Study
Launch in Kenya. (Photo: EGPAF)

This week, we’re learning about the battle against pediatric HIV in Kenya, reading the story of one of our Foundation Ambassadors, and learning about how the AIDS pandemic is changing in the United States.

Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
December 20, 2012

One of our three EGPAF e-cards.

If you’re looking for great Christmas gift ideas (and a cool way to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation), learn more about our online store.

Question-and-Answer: HIV Services and Care in Kenya

Posted by Eric Kilongi

December 19, 2012

Kenya, 2009.

In 2010, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) launched a research initiative to compare how services and care are provided to HIV-exposed infants in two models in Kenya: within the Maternal and Child Health Clinic (MCH), and the HIV-dedicated clinics referred to as Comprehensive Care Clinics. The question-and-answer below with the lead researcher Dr. John Ongech sheds light on why the research – which was published in the September 2012 issue of The International Journal of AIDS – was conducted, and the impact on HIV service provisions in Kenya.

Ambassador Goosby to Head New Global Health Office

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
December 18, 2012

Since the early 2000s, the U.S. government has been focused on creating new strategies to battle against HIV/AIDS and other devastating infectious diseases worldwide. Last week, the State Department took another step and created the Office of Global Health Diplomacy. Learn more about the new office and Ambassador Eric Goosby's role after the jump.

What We're Reading: Recommitting in 2013 and New Diet Recommendations for PLHIV

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
December 14, 2012

(Photo: EGPAF, 2012)

This week, we’re learning more about how an EGPAF Ambassador is refocusing in the new year, thinking about mother-to-child transmission in South Africa, and reading about how diet and nutrition can help slow down the progression of HIV.

Recommitment for a New Year

Posted by Jamie Gentille
Washington, D.C.
December 13, 2012

(Photo: EGPAF, 2012)

As we look forward to 2013, EGPAF Ambassador Jamie Gentille writes on how she hopes that the new year will mark a new commitment to efforts to create an AIDS-free generation. Read her story after the jump.