By Jane Coaston | August 28, 2013
Elizabeth Glaser knew that to fight for her family, she'd need to change the world. Learn more about her incredible story.
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By Johanna Harvey | August 27, 2013
Disclosing an HIV-positive status is never easy, but the challenge becomes even greater when a parent or caregiver must disclose an HIV-positive child’s status to that child. A recent survey conducted by the AIDS Training Information and Counseling Centre (ATICC) based at the Walter Sisulu University in Lusikisiki, South Africa explored some of the challenges associated with providing antiretroviral (ARV) medications to children and found that one of the largest impediments is that parents or caregivers are not comfortable telling a child that she is HIV-positive.
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By Jane Coaston | August 27, 2013
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has started more than 95,000 children on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, including more than 10,000 children in Tanzania.
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By Johanna Harvey | August 26, 2013
A few weeks ago, we told you about recent drug shortages facing HIV patients in Zambia. Shortages of Nevirapine and Truvada, both key HIV medications, have been reported in Zambia since May 2013. According to an article published by AllAfrica.com, HIV-positive patients have been forced to ration their medications, with clinics providing patients with a two-week supply of medication that was required to last for four weeks.
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By Michelle Betton and Chelsea Bailey | August 26, 2013
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the world’s most confusing and complex illnesses. In this series, we will strip away the scientific jargon and provide a straightforward guide to HIV with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)’s Director of Basic and Clinical Research Jeffrey Safrit. We break down questions about the virus itself and how it infects and interacts with the human body. In this first installment, we will discuss some of the basics of HIV and AIDS and how they affect the body. Read more to find out!
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By Jane Coaston | August 23, 2013
This week, we’re learning about how discrimination affects the fight to eliminate HIV, why new drugs are an encouraging advance, and concerns about donors in Tanzania.
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By Michelle Betton | August 23, 2013
When considering ways to prevent transmission of HIV, male circumcision does not initially come to mind. But in fact, male circumcision can reduce the risk of heterosexually acquired HIV infection in men by approximately 60 percent, according to the World Health Organization(WHO).
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By Jane Coaston | August 22, 2013
According to UNICEF, young women in sub-Saharan Africa are more vulnerable to HIV infection. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) works with leaders around the world to strengthen community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and care services, providing young people with the right educational tools to make informed decisions about protecting themselves from HIV.
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By Chelsea Bailey | August 22, 2013
This month the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) launched its “Be the Generation” Campaign. The PSA series encourages world leaders and individuals alike to be the generation that defeats AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
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By Jane Coaston | August 21, 2013
For more than 30 years, researchers and pharmaceutical companies have raced to develop HIV medications that can slow the development of full-blown AIDS and help people living with HIV live longer, healthier lives. But longer lifespans for people living with HIV can pose a new set of challenges: people can become resistant to medications over time, and may need to change their drug regimens to respond.
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