Foundation Blog
News, commentary, and voices in the efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS in children worldwide.
Posted by
Dr. Susan Strasser
Lusaka, Zambia
November 12, 2010
According to the Zambian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, 75,000 children are currently living with HIV in Zambia. And while more are now receiving lifesaving treatment, many more still need to be reached. Without treatment, half of all HIV-positive children will die before their second birthdays. While these statistics can seem overwhelming, there is still hope.
Last week, the Foundation's Country Director for Zambia, Dr. Susan Strasser, had the opportunity to speak on Zambian television about providing psychosocial services to families affected by HIV. She was joined by Sam Niyrenda, a mentor from Africa Directions, a local organization serving children and families living with HIV in Zambia, as part of a thirteen-part talk show series called "Born Free of HIV."
Click through the jump to read Dr. Strasser's first person account of the experience and see a video detailing the Foundation's work with Africa Directions.
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Posted by
Dr. Susan Strasser
Lusaka, Zambia
October 22, 2010
Rubbing elbows with former heads of state is not a regular occurrence for Foundation staff in Zambia, or anywhere, for that matter. But that is exactly what Zambia Country Director Dr. Susan Strasser had the opportunity to do earlier this week when the government of Zambia received several high profile guests
– including the country's former president
– to build momentum and support in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Led by former President Mogae of Botswana, the Champions for an HIV-Free Generation, is an all-star gathering of distinguished African leaders that advocate for increased efforts to prevent the spread of HIV on the continent.
Read more about Dr. Strasser's meeting and the groups' visit to a Foundation-supported hospital in Lusaka.
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