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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As part of our continued efforts to eliminate pediatric HIV, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) and its partners advocated to include language in the post-2015 development agenda at the African Union. Keep reading
India—once considered the most challenging place on earth to end polio—is now on the verge of announcing the disease’s eradication. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation sees this progress as an opportunity to conquer another serious health in India -- pediatric HIV. Keep reading
