On July 14, 1992, Elizabeth Glaser gave a landmark speech on the AIDS epidemic at the Democratic National Convention in New York City; she was fighting for her life and for the life of her son, Jake. She was also fighting to preserve the legacy of her late daughter, Ariel (who had passed from AIDS-related illness four years prior) and for millions of people in the United States and around the world living with HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
Fatoumata Koîta came to Sainte Therèse Koumassi clinic in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for antenatal care when she was pregnant two years ago. She followed the advice of health workers and was tested for HIV. She learned that she is HIV-positive. She also learned about prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), which could protect her unborn child. Keep reading
For 25 years, Johnson & Johnson has partnered with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation to eliminate mother to-child-transmission of HIV in more than 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Johnson & Johnson supports EGPAF in its ability to direct resources and fill key service delivery gaps to achieve maximum impact of health programs. Keep reading
Meet the 2017 Up 4 The Fight top fundraiser, Maja Bernstein! Maja is headed to Tanzania with EGPAF - follow along as she travels! Keep reading
On Wednesday, May 30, 2017, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) organized a launch event for the Unitaid Point-of-Care/Early Infant Diagnosis (POC/EID) project for the optimisation of early infant diagnosis in the presence of the First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, a special ambassador for UNAIDS ; the First Lady endorsed the ceremony. The project was launched in collaboration with UNAIDS who assisted in coordinating the event, along with the office of the First Lady. Keep reading
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One day, John Ja, heard the clapping of hands at the entrance of his small compound, indicating the arrival of visitors. As the chief of Malengatanzi village in central Malawi, John frequently receives official guests. On this day, Lucy and Martha, two HIV testing counselors with the Foundation for Community and Capacity Development, were conducting door-to-door tests in the area. Keep reading
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When the Second Ivorian Civil War erupted in November 2010, Emmanuel, a soldier in Côte d’Ivoire’s army was called to the rebel-held northern region. Four months later, the government forces had prevailed, and Emmanuel was ordered back to the capital city of Abidjan. An orderly man, Emmanuel decided to clean up his hair and beard before returning home. He and several soldiers shared a single razor. Emmanuel did not realize that he was infecting himself with HIV—which can be transmitted through fresh blood. Keep reading
