By Jane Coaston | August 14, 2013
Happy birthday to one of our friends and heroes, Magic Johnson. Since he announced that he was living with HIV in 1991, the five-time NBA champion has taken on the fight to eliminate HIV and provide care and treatment to people living with HIV across the United States. We’re thrilled to partner with the Magic Johnson Foundation, and we salute the efforts of Magic and his family as they continue to help people from all walks of life live happier, healthier lives.
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By Jane Coaston | August 14, 2013
A mother and her baby relax at a hospital in Rwanda.
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By Johanna Harvey | August 13, 2013
Recently on the blog, we discussed stock outs and potential drug shortages in Tanzania and Uganda. Now we are adding one more country to the list—Zambia. In May, the Zambian government reported a shortage of Neverapine and Truvada, both key HIV medications. Since May, patients have been forced to ration their medications, with clinics providing patients with a two-week supply of medication that must last for four.
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By Mapalesa Lemeke | August 13, 2013
Last month, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) teamed up with the Lesotho Ministry of Health (MOH) to launch two mobile health care clinics that will provide HIV/AIDS and other health care services to residents in Lesotho’s rural communities. On July 11, EGPAF’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Brad Kiley joined representatives from the Lesotho MOH and other high-level government officials at a ceremony to celebrate the new mobile units and how they will improve access to health care services to people throughout the country. The clinics are made possible thanks to generous support from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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By Johanna Harvey | August 12, 2013
Each day, nearly 900 babies are born with HIV, but with the right treatment, we can prevent the transmission of pediatric AIDS from mother to child nearly 100 percent of the time.
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By Jane Coaston | August 12, 2013
Each year, hundreds of young women and girls throughout Swaziland gather to participate in the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony.
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By Chelsea Bailey | August 12, 2013
For the last 30 years, medical research has transformed HIV/AIDS from one of the most lethal worldwide pandemics to a preventable and manageable disease for many, allowing those infected to lead full and healthy lives. But a paradox also emerged – as access to care and treatment improved and infection rates have declined, stigma and discrimination against those infected with HIV has increased dramatically.
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By Jane Coaston | August 9, 2013
This week, we’re learning more about the Global Fund, thinking about a Story of Hope from a young man living with HIV in the United States, and finding out more about how human resources works around the world.
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By Nance Speth | August 9, 2013
William Alexander Middle School 51 is a public school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving 1,074 enrolled students in grades 6-8. Nance Speth has served at William Alexander for the past 18 years, the last six as assistant principal. William Alexander has partnered with EGPAF since 2007.
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By Jane Coaston | August 9, 2013
“The boy is my grandson. I come with him here to collect his medicines. I am not sure about the distance. What I know is that I have to walk more than two hours from home. Sometimes I have to carry my grandson. But while I breathe, I will do it. "
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