EGPAF and the Peace Corps Unite to End Pediatric AIDS In Mozambique
February 24 – March 1, 2014 is Peace Corps Week and we’re celebrating by highlighting EGPAF’s amazing work with U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) in Mozambique. Keep reading
AEPhi Sisters at the University of Maryland Celebrate EGPAF’s Impact
On Feb. 24, 2014 the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s (EGPAF) Development Coordinator Sydney Van Horn stopped by the Alpha Epsilon Phi (AEPhi)’s Alpha Mu chapter at the University of Maryland to discuss how the sorority has made an impact in EGPAF-supported countries around the world. Keep reading
Our Voices in the Fight: Rae Lewis-Thornton, the Face of Black AIDS
The latest installment of our Black History Month series, “Our Voices in the Fight,” features the story of Rae Lewis-Thornton, a woman who bravely disclosed her HIV-status in a 1994 Essence Magazine cover story and has since dedicated her life to tackling the stigma around HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
Increasing Mozambique’s Health Workforce, One Fellow at a Time
Health worker shortages are a major challenge in many resource-limited settings around the world. To address this gap, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) works with national governments and other stakeholders to reduce health worker shortages. Keep reading
Integrating TB and HIV Treatment Improves Outcomes
People living with HIV are oftentimes more vulnerable to contracting multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, but results from a new study suggest that simultaneously combining these treatments can improve a patient's chance of survival Keep reading
What We’re Reading: Faces behind the Statistics
This week, we’re reading about confronting stigma, new insights into the genetic markers of pediatric HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, and why artist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley believes love should be the guiding principle behind HIV/AIDS activism. Keep reading
Our Voices in the Fight: The Congressional Black Caucus Champions Global HIV/AIDS Policy
For the last decade, the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus has played an instrumental role in urging the government’s continued commitment to eliminating HIV/AIDS worldwide. This Black History Month, we celebrate that commitment. Keep reading
Lesotho: Training Nurses in Cervical Cancer Prevention
EGPAF Lesotho is training nurses and health workers on the basics of cervical cancer treatment and prevention. An intensive four- day seminar was held Feb. 10-14, 2014 to equip nurses with a knowledge and understanding of cervical cancer treatment and prevention. Keep reading
Our Voices in the Fight: Celebrating Winstone Zulu
Winstone Zulu was Zambia’s first true HIV/AIDS activist and the impact of his words and actions was felt, not just in Zambia, but throughout Africa. This Black History Month, we celebrate Zulu’s bravery in becoming an outspoken advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. Keep reading