What We’re Reading: Reflections on the UNAIDS Report

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
November 23, 2012

This week, we’re learning about the state of the battle to eliminate HIV/AIDS from the newly released UNAIDS report. From how PMTCT efforts are helping fewer babies be born with HIV to new information on where the epidemic is hitting hardest, click below to read the best articles of the past five days.

Going Home, Part 2

Posted by Martha Cameron
Washington, D.C
November 20, 2012

Foundation Ambassador Martha Cameron and family.

Foundation Ambassador Martha Cameron who is living with HIV, recently traveled back to her home country of Zambia to visit family and friends and follow her passion for helping her community. Following her return to the United States -- where she now lives with her husband and three HIV-negative children -- Martha shared her experiences with us. This is the second of two blogs about her trip.

UNAIDS Report Shows Progress in Battle Against HIV/AIDS

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

(Photo: Nigel Barker, LLC)

UNAIDS released a new report today in advance of World AIDS Day showing considerable progress towards reducing new HIV infections overall, and eliminating pediatric AIDS in particular. Learn more about the report after the jump.

Going Home, Part 1

Posted by Martha Cameron
Washington, D.C.
November 19, 2012

Foundation Ambassador Martha Cameron.

Foundation Ambassador Martha Cameron recently traveled back to her home country of Zambia to visit family and friends and follow her passion for helping her community. Following her return to the United States, where she now lives with her husband and three children, Martha shared her experiences with us. Over the next two days, we will publish stories from her trip. Learn more after the jump.

What We're Reading: A New Leader for Global Fund, Home-based Care for HIV, and HIV-Positive Teens

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
November 16, 2012

Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF

This week, we’re learning more about the new Executive Director of the Global Fund, thinking about personalized HIV treatment in Tanzania, and reading about how some teens born with HIV are making risky sexual choices. Learn more after the jump.

What We're Reading: Male Circumcision, Magic Johnson, and HIV in India

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
November 9, 2012

Photo: EGPAF

This week, we're learning more about the challenges facing efforts to encourage voluntary male circumcision in Uganda, thinking about Magic Johnson's legacy, and reading about a possible new evolution of the HIV virus in India. Learn more after the jump.