The 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) promised to “Step up the Pace” when it comes to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, with a renewed focus on prioritizing children in those efforts. Keep reading
On July 21, the 2014 Red Ribbon Award winners were announced at the International AIDS conference in Melbourne (AIDS 2014). The Red Ribbon Award is the world’s most prestigious award presented to community-based organizations (CBO) in the response to the AIDS epidemic. Keep reading
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) expresses deep sadness regarding the tragedy of downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and the loss of all those aboard. While full details remain unconfirmed, it is believed that many passengers were en route to the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014), scheduled to take place in Melbourne, Australia. Keep reading
In the first report of its kind, the UNAIDS Gap Report, released today (July 16), analyzes the reasons for the widening gap between people gaining access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, and people being left behind. It shows how focusing on populations that are underserved and at higher risk for HIV will be key to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Keep reading
On July 10, the U.S. National Institutes for Health (NIH) announced that the “Mississippi baby,” believed to have been functionally cured of HIV, has now been found to have detectable levels of the virus. Keep reading
So much has changed since I first began working with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) more than 15 years ago. I am proud to say that EGPAF recently reached its 20 millionth woman with lifesaving services to prevent transmission of HIV to their child. Keep reading
In our latest installment of the HIV 101 series, we sat down with Alex Angel, Technical Writer at EGPAF, to discuss just how TA works and why it’s become an essential component of the fight to end AIDS in children. Keep reading
Last week, (June 23-27), was an exciting time for the global health community. From an event to call attention to the United States’ 25 years of commitment to improving maternal and child health worldwide to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)’s celebration of 25 years of working to end AIDS in children, the week was filled with policy discussions, events, and a host of media coverage that brought much-needed exposure to these critical issues. Keep reading
EGPAF presented Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi with the Congressional Global Champions Award on Tuesday June 24, 2014 for her unwavering dedication to ending AIDS in children. Keep reading
