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A Generation Born Free — Can We Keep That Promise?

Published August 2026

Three generations of one family in Malawi show what’s possible when mothers get treatment for HIV.

Topics:

Children,

HIV,

Mothers and Infants,

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)

Countries:

Malawi

Story

Nine Years Later, Leah Is Still Saving Lives in Malawi

Published August 2026

A return visit to Leah, a mentor mother in rural Malawi we first met nine years ago—now a grandmother, still guiding mothers through the same journey she once walked herself.

Topics:

HIV,

Maternal and Child Health,

Mothers and Infants,

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)

Countries:

Malawi

Story

After Rio: Four Opportunities to End Pediatric HIV

Published August 2026

At AIDS2026, there was tremendous excitement about new science, new tools, and new approaches to care. But one message came through clearly: children continue to be left behind.

Topics:

General,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global

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The most recent stories, resources, press releases, and media coverage from EGPAF.

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Podcast: Do One Better with Alberto Lidji

Published September 2026

Dr. Doris Macharia, President of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), joins Alberto Lidji on the Do One Better Podcast for a conversation about the global effort to end pediatric HIV and the challenge of reaching the children and families who remain underserved.

Topics:

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global

Story

A Generation Born Free — Can We Keep That Promise?

Published August 2026

Three generations of one family in Malawi show what’s possible when mothers get treatment for HIV.

Topics:

Children,

HIV,

Mothers and Infants,

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)

Countries:

Malawi

News

CSIS: Takeaways from the 2026 International AIDS Conference

Published August 2026

Dr. Doris Macharia joined the CSIS Global Health Policy Center for a discussion reflecting on the major science and policy takeaways from the 26th International AIDS Conference.

Issue Briefs

Common Ground for Global Health Policy Brief: Adolescent HIV

Published August 2026

This policy brief explains the current landscape of adolescent HIV, with a particular focus on adolescent girls and the barriers they face regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It also provides recommendations for U.S. policymakers.

Topics:

Adolescents,

Advocacy,

HIV,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global

News

Statement at the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC76): Advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Published August 2026

 At the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, Dr. Doris Macharia made remarks from the floor on the region’s new early childhood development strategy.

Topics:

Children

Countries:

Global

Story

From Silence and Shame to Strength and Hope 

Published August 2026

Thanks to ECD, Akram is seen, loved, and given a chance to grow. And his mother, Munira, stands strong, proud of how far they have come. 

Topics:

Families,

Integrated Care Models

Countries:

Tanzania

Poster

Programmatic Gaps Under Option B+: Factors Associated with Residual Vertical HIV Transmission in Malawi, 2020 – 2024

Published August 2026

In our study, vertical transmission was strongly associated with lack of ART at delivery and unsuppressed maternal viral load.

Topics:

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT),

Research

Countries:

Malawi

Story

Nine Years Later, Leah Is Still Saving Lives in Malawi

Published August 2026

A return visit to Leah, a mentor mother in rural Malawi we first met nine years ago—now a grandmother, still guiding mothers through the same journey she once walked herself.

Topics:

HIV,

Maternal and Child Health,

Mothers and Infants,

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)

Countries:

Malawi

Story

What We Heard at a Congressional Hill Briefing on the World’s Children

Published August 2026

Leaders from EGPAF, Malaria No More, World Vision, and WACI Health gathered to discuss how to protect decades of progress on children’s health.  

Topics:

Advocacy

Countries:

Global

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Explore EGPAF’s most recent press releases, media mentions, and interviews with our experts. To see more content and to contact our media team, visit our Media Center. 

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Podcast: Do One Better with Alberto Lidji

Published September 2026

Dr. Doris Macharia, President of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), joins Alberto Lidji on the Do One Better Podcast for a conversation about the global effort to end pediatric HIV and the challenge of reaching the children and families who remain underserved.

Topics:

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global

News

CSIS: Takeaways from the 2026 International AIDS Conference

Published August 2026

Dr. Doris Macharia joined the CSIS Global Health Policy Center for a discussion reflecting on the major science and policy takeaways from the 26th International AIDS Conference.

News

Statement at the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC76): Advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Published August 2026

 At the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, Dr. Doris Macharia made remarks from the floor on the region’s new early childhood development strategy.

Topics:

Children

Countries:

Global

News

Podcast: How to Not Just Survive but Thrive in Leadership

Published July 2026

Topics:

People-First Care

Countries:

Global

News

Public Comment on Docket OMB-2026-0034

Published June 2026

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation urges OMB to withdraw or substantially revise this rule.

Topics:

HIV,

Research

Countries:

Global,

United States

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From Our Founders: Honoring Jimmy Burrows

Published June 2026

On June 19, 2026, James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows passed away at the age of 85. While many knew Jimmy as a prolific director, we had the honor of knowing him as a friend and longtime supporter of our mission to end pediatric AIDS. Jimmy was one of the earliest donors who invested in our mission. His […]

Beyond+ Podcast

Beyond+ shares voices and stories of individuals around the world living with or affected by HIV.

More than 40 years after the emergence of the HIV pandemic, multiple generations are growing up and growing older with HIV—loving and striving and coping and thriving.

We want to know, what is beyond an HIV diagnosis today? What is beyond the clinic? What is beyond adolescence? What is beyond loss? What is beyond graduation? What takes you beyond this moment?

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The Activist

Published January 18, 2026

Elina Mwasinga is thinking outside the box and calling on leaders to do the same, one year after aid cuts impacted Malawi's HIV response.

Topics:

Advocacy,

HIV

Countries:

Malawi

The Doctor

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The Doctor

Published January 18, 2026

When the Stop Work order happened, Dr. Nitcheu and his patients were really worried. But one year later, he has hope.

Topics:

HIV

Countries:

Cameroon

Story

5 Questions with Dr. Doris Macharia  

Published January 12, 2026

Taking the helm during a pivotal moment, EGPAF President Dr. Doris Macharia discusses global HIV progress, funding challenges, and EGPAF’s path forward.

Topics:

General,

HIV

Countries:

United States

A woman in Mozambique holds pills to treat her tuberculosis.

Story

When Care Comes From the Community

Published January 6, 2026

“I like to do things myself,” says Isabel Tinga, 75, a cassava farmer in central Mozambique. She wants to expand her plantation to support herself in old age and provide a financial base for her niece, who suffers from mental illness. Isabel is her niece’s guardian and caregiver.   Isabel is usually energetic and productive, but…

Topics:

Tuberculosis (TB)

Countries:

Mozambique

Story

Berta Is Smiling Again 

Published January 1, 2026

Berta was one of thousands of children living with HIV, but not receiving treatment. Thanks to her community and loving family, she is now healthy.

Topics:

Integrated Care Models,

Orphan and Vulnerable Children,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Mozambique

Story

2025 by the Numbers

Published December 17, 2025

This year was marked by disruptions, but we remained committed to our mission. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, EGPAF staff worked tirelessly to provide prevention, testing, care, and treatment services to children and their families.  

Topics:

General

Countries:

Cameroon,

Côte d’Ivoire,

Democratic Republic of Congo,

Eswatini,

Kenya,

Lesotho,

Malawi,

Mozambique,

Nigeria,

Tanzania,

Uganda,

Zimbabwe

Story

Top Media Moments of 2025  

Published December 16, 2025

Throughout 2025, EGPAF worked closely with journalists and media houses across the world to tell the story of the foreign aid cuts and the fight against pediatric HIV. Our experts, leaders, and clients acted as expert sources in a period of vast misinformation and confusion.

Topics:

General

A woman looks at a mobile phone while seated with others during a community health meeting.

Story

Top Social Media Moments of 2025  

Published December 14, 2025

As we reflect on the year, we are looking back at some of our favorite social media stories. Individually these pieces of content may seem small, but together they tell EGPAF’s story of resilience and dedication to ending pediatric AIDS.

Topics:

General

Countries:

United States

Story

Young Mothers Rewrite the Story of Lesotho 

Published November 27, 2025

Reabetsoe waves and laughs as his mother, Motšelisi Tsubane, 23, leans in, singing his name and dangling a homemade ball. Reabetsoe is a healthy 4-month-old, learning how to focus his eyes and move his arms and legs. He has transformed this family.   “My son likes it when I sing lullabies for…

Topics:

Children,

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT),

Women

Countries:

Lesotho