Justin Pollara, the current recipient of the Susie Zeegen Postdoctoral Award, is researching the possibility of eliminating HIV in infants by introducing HIV-destroying antibodies. This work could lead to a cure for HIV. Recently we talked to Pollara about his path into HIV research. Keep reading
More than 2 billion people in the world are infected with tuberculosis (TB), and although a vaccine and treatment are available, 1.3 million people die from TB annually. One-third of the 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide are co-infected with TB. Recognizing that people living with HIV and infected with TB are 30 times more likely to develop active TB than people without, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) supports programs to prevent and treat HIV and TB co-infection and recognizes those programs on this World TB Awareness Day. Keep reading
EGPAF Ambassador Florence Ngobeni-Allen shared her story on March 19 at UNAIDS’ first-ever gala to support efforts to end AIDS in children worldwide. Keep reading
March 22 is World Water Day and to mark the occasion, we interviewed Jordan Teague from WASH Advocates. She shares why proper water, sanitation, and hygiene are crucial to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
An HIV-positive mother in Zimbabwe discovered the she was carrying triplets. Would antiretroviral treatment be enough to prevent transmission of the virus to her children? Susan Jembere relates her story of hope. Keep reading
In this guest post, Silvio Waisbord, Ph.D. of the George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs explores how social media can influence public health behaviors, especially in resource-limited settings. Keep reading
In Zambia, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) works with local partners on a mentor program to provide support to adolescents dealing with the everyday struggles of HIV. Given Mwanza, a peer counselor in Zambia living with HIV, describes how she gained hope to overcome the challenges of the virus. Keep reading
This International Women's Day, EGPAF celebrates the three women whose determination and bravery started a movement on behalf of HIV-positive mothers and children everywhere. Keep reading
This past Monday, at a briefing co-hosted by EGPAF, the Frontline Health Workers Coalition, Jhpiego, and IntraHealth international on Capitol Hill, Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Deborah Birx announced that the program has met a critical human resources for health target, and how health workers are critical as the world strives for an AIDS-free generation. Keep reading
