News, commentary, and voices in the efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS in children worldwide.
Posted by
Katie Lapides Coester
Washington, D.C.
September 10, 2012
As summer turns to fall and election coverage heats up, Congress still has a job to do by September 30th—keep the government funded. Click here for an update on how budget discussions will impact global HIV/AIDS programs.
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Foundation Ambassador Ben Banks
speaks at the FDA. (Photo: EGPAF)
Last Friday, Foundation Ambassador Ben Banks had the opportunity to talk about pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment on a panel at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more about his experience and what doctors and caretakers are doing for children living with HIV/AIDS.
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Posted by
Katie Lapides Coester
Washington, D.C.
September 22, 2011
Last week, 56 Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Congressmen Jim McDermott (D-WA) and Trent Franks (R-AZ) to launch the first ever bipartisan Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus.
The caucus aims to refocus Congressional attention on the domestic and global HIV/AIDS epidemics in advance of the much-anticipated AIDS 2012 conference. This large gathering of scientists, activists, and other leaders in the field will take place in Washington D.C. next July.
Photo Caption: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) speaks at the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus launch at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 15, 2011.
(Photo: EGPAF)
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