By Cornelia van Zyl | December 28, 2012
On December 12, more than 200 people gathered to mark the conclusion of the five-year HIV Clinical Services Program (HCSP) at the Nobleza Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Learn more about the event, which honored the program for providing nearly half a million women with essential HIV prevention and treatment services.
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By Henri Hammond-Paul | December 27, 2012
Henri Hammond-Paul is an intern for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, volunteering his time to the organization’s ongoing communications, public policy, and advocacy initiatives. In his role with the Foundation, Henri has the opportunity to work with the Foundation’s incredible group of advocates – the Foundation Ambassadors. In the blog post that follows, Henri shares a recent conversation he had with Ambassador Ben Banks.
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By Jane Coaston | December 24, 2012
Last week, the Foundation hosted a presentation on the history and future of HIV/AIDS, “The AIDS Epidemic at Year 30: Is There an End in Sight?” Led by Dr. Mike McCune of San Francisco General Hospital, the presentation provided an overview of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and where we are on the path to a cure. After his presentation, Dr. McCune talked with us about why some people living with HIV aren’t taking antiretrovirals, what challenges we face in creating an HIV vaccine, and the role of preventative medicines in HIV treatment.
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By Jane Coaston | December 21, 2012
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.
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By Eric Kilongi | December 19, 2012
In 2010, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) undertook research to compare provision of services and care for HIV-exposed infants in two models in Kenya: within the Maternal and Child Health Clinic (MCH), and within 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 carried out, and on the impact of the research on HIV service provision in Kenya.
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By Jane Coaston | December 18, 2012
This past Friday, the U.S. State Department announced that U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Eric Goosby will head a new office – the Office of Global Health Diplomacy. The office will focus on promoting and implementing the goals of PEPFAR and working with partner nations, donors, and other stakeholders through diplomatic channels.
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By Jane Coaston | December 14, 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
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By Jamie Gentille | December 13, 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.
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By Jane Coaston | December 12, 2012
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. The plan calls for private and public organizations to work together to encourage testing and treatment and prevent mother-to-child transmission. Nurses, doctors, and health care practitioners are critical to providing these services in the field. 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.
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By Mapalesa Lemeke | December 10, 2012
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
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