This viewpoint published in JIAS explores our current standing in our commitment to end AIDS in children and adolescents and how our goal has been evading our grasp over these last 40 years.
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Issue Briefs
Accelerating Progress to Ending Pediatric HIV
Published March 2026
We are at a critical inflection point for children affected by HIV. In 2024 alone, 120,000 children were newly infected, and, without timely treatment, half of HIV positive infants will not reach their second birthday. Children remain left behind—a child with HIV is 6 times more likely to die than an adult without timely diagnosis. […]
Topics:
HIV,
Pediatric HIV
Countries:
Global
Journal Articles
Examining teen club attendance and viral load suppression among adolescents under differentiated HIV care in Malawi
Published January 2025
Background In Malawi, compared to adults, adolescents have higher rates of high HIV viremia and poorer antiretroviral therapy (ART) outcomes. The Ministry of Health, supported by the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), implemented the provision of differentiated care clubs for adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), called “teen clubs,” to provide psychosocial support and an […]
Topics:
Adolescents
Countries:
Malawi
Journal Articles
Improving HIV testing and retention among adolescents and youths
Published December 2024
Adolescents and youth living with HIV (AYLHIV) often face significant challenges in HIV care. Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Malawi implemented the Red-Carpet Program (RCP) to provide fast-tracked services for AYLHIV in care.This study aimed to assess the effect of RCP on Provider-Initiated HIV testing, linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy (ART), and retention […]
Topics:
Adolescents
Countries:
Malawi