UP 4 THE FIGHT Top Fundraiser Trip to Tanzania

Maja Bernstein, our UP 4 THE FIGHT top fundraiser for 2016-17, won a trip to Tanzania with EGPAF. "As I reflect on my trip to Tanzania, what stands out most is the tangible progress being made by EGPAF, EGPAF partners, and beneficiaries. It has absolutely blown me away. I am so beyond thankful for the opportunity to go on this trip with EGPAF and witness their important and impactful the work," she says. Keep reading

EGPAF at 9th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment & Prevention

The Ninth International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2017) begins July 23, 2017 in Paris, France. This biennial gathering is the largest open scientific conference on HIV and AIDS related issues - bringing together more than 6,000 professionals from around the world to meet and examine the latest scientific developments in HIV-related research with a focus on moving science into practice and policy. Keep reading

EGPAF Contributes to AIDS Supplement Focused on Adolescent HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment

Risks for contracting HIV grow from childhood to adolescence. Those who were perinataly infected may have advanced disease, requiring prompt identification and initiation on treatment. All adolescents are at increased risk of contracting HIV through sexual debut. Independent of how they acquire HIV, adolescents, a growing demographic in the countries in which the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) works, encounter a whole new series of testing and treatment barriers, due to gender inequality, harmful social norms and poor access to health services. Addressing these barriers is the theme of a recently published supplement from AIDS entitled Achieving 902: Young People, HIV Testing Services and Linkage to Treatment, of which EGPAF has contributed three articles highlighting areas of need and growth in reaching a vulnerable youth population. Keep reading

Elizabeth Glaser’s DNC Speech 25 Years Ago

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

Sisters Helping Sisters

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

First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire Helps Launch Point-of-Care Early Infant Diagnosis Project in Port Bouet

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