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.

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.

Frontline Health Care on the Hill

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
December 12, 2012

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) at the Frontline Health Workers
briefing. (Photo: Save the Children)

One year ago, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton laid out a vision for an AIDS-free generation. Earlier this month, she released the new PEPFAR “Blueprint,” which details the U.S. government’s plan to eliminate HIV/AIDS worldwide. This past week, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation joined with Save the Children and the Frontline Health Workers Coalition for “Creating an AIDS Free Generation through Frontline Health Workers, “a briefing to discuss how health workers on-the-ground can help fulfill the Blueprint’s agenda.

What We're Reading: An AIDS-free generation, Birth Control, and Hope in the DRC

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
December 7, 2012

Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF

This week, we’re thinking about just how to achieve an AIDS-free generation, learning about how hormonal birth control affects people living with HIV, and reading about a new study on how maternal and child health efforts and HIV prevention can work hand-in-hand.