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.

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.

World AIDS Day 2012: A Memorial in Lesotho

Posted by Mapalesa Lemeke
Lesotho
December 10, 2012

Arrival of the Public at Ha-Thetsane
Lifefo Football Ground (Photo: EGPAF)

The Foundation team in Lesotho joined the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day on December 1, 2012 at Ha-Thetsane Lifefo Football Ground. The event, “Getting to Zero, Zero New Infections, Zero Discrimination, Zero AIDS-related Deaths,” was graced by the presence of His Majesty King Letsie III, the Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Pinkie Manamolela, Honourable Minister of Gender, Youth and Recreation Chief Thesele ‘Maseribane, and Professor Sheila Tlou, UNAIDS Regional Director. Learn more about the event after the jump.