Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health Thirty years since the first report of the disease we now know as AIDS, scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, continue advancing toward our goal of a vaccine to prevent HIV infection. I am optimistic that we will succeed. We have scientific … [Read more...]
The International Day Against Homophobia – May 17, 2011
May 14, 2011 by
International Day Against Homophobia May 17 marks the 8th International Day Against Homophobia . As a gay man, this day allows me to reflect on the effect of homophobia and the way it intersects with HIV/AIDS. I want to remember that the impact of homophobia can lead to HIV risk-taking behaviors. Homophobia may keep people from getting information about HIV, and it may keep them from getting tested, or seeking the treatment and support services they need. I want to remember David … [Read more...]
Antiretrovirals Protects Partners from Infection
May 13, 2011 by
NIH Research Update: Treating HIV-infected People with Antiretrovirals Protects Partners from Infection Today the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), released findings from a large-scale clinical study. This study found that men and women living with HIV who took oral antiretroviral medicines when their immune systems were relatively healthy, were able to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their … [Read more...]
SAMHSA accepting applications for $40.25 million for HIV/AIDS programs
May 11, 2011 by
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting grant applications, from eligible state and local health departments, for up to $40.25 million for the Minority AIDS Initiative-Targeted Capacity Expansion (MAI-TCE) grant program. These grants will facilitate the development and expansion of culturally competent and effective integrated behavioral health and primary care networks, which include HIV services and medical treatment, within racial and ethnic … [Read more...]
Uganda – Death Penalty for GAYS: Emma Ruby-Sachs
May 10, 2011 by
In 48 hours, Uganda could pass a law that imposes the death penalty for homosexuality. An international outcry shelved this bill last year -- we urgently need to ramp up the pressure to press President Museveni to stand up for human rights and stop this brutal law. Sign below, and tell everyone: In 48 hours, the Ugandan Parliament may vote on a brutal new law that carries the death penalty for homosexuality. Thousands of Ugandans could face execution -- just for being gay.We've helped stop … [Read more...]
Jennie Anderson: National Women's Health Week
May 9, 2011 by
National Women's Health Week By Jennie Anderson, AIDS.gov Communications Director Yesterday was not only Mother's Day, but it also was the start of the 12th annual National Women's Health Week (NWHW). According to Nancy C. Lee, MD, Director of the Office on Women's Health: The aim of this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of women's health and encourage women and girls to make their health a top priority. Women are the foundation of many families, but too often we … [Read more...]
PEPFAR’s Partnership With the Global Fund Improves the Response to HIV/AIDS
May 8, 2011 by
PEPFAR’s Partnership With the Global Fund Improves the Response to HIV/AIDS This week in Johannesburg, South Africa, PEPFAR is convening its annual meeting. U.S. Government global health leaders and staff are working together to identify opportunities to build on the impressive achievements our programs have made so far. Throughout the week here on Dipnote, I am providing updates on our collaboration to further our vision of partnership, efficiency, and innovation for sustained … [Read more...]
The STIGMA must Stop with HIV/AIDS
May 4, 2011 by
It is a Civil Right to Live Free from Discrimination on the Basis of HIV/AIDS Status When the Attorney General, Eric H. Holder, Jr., signed the Justice Department’s operational plan (PDF 354 KB) for implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, he underscored the Department’s leadership role in eradicating discrimination against those living with HIV/AIDS. The Civil Rights Division has significant enforcement authority over the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the … [Read more...]
Deborah Parham Hopson, PhD. – Living with HIV Video
May 4, 2011 by
Living With HIV Video: A Way to Educate Patients and Provide Support Dr. Deborah Parham Hopson, HRSA The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is the largest Federal program devoted to a single disease. Every year more than half a million people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States receive treatment. That is the foundation from which our Program is built. The involvement of the HIV/AIDS community continues to be central to our success over the last twenty-plus years of our Program’s … [Read more...]
Mindy Nichamin , AIDS.gov – Youth, Mobile & Health Sex:Tech 2011
May 3, 2011 by
Emily Pingel (MPH, 2009), Michelle Johns (MPH candidate 2010) and Anna Eisenberg (MPH candidate 2010) with the Young Researchers Award (a mannequin hand holding a cell phone and condom) Earlier this month, AIDS.gov attended Sex::Tech 2011 in San Francisco, the fourth annual conference on technology, youth, and sexual health. Youth, Mobile, and Health at Sex::Tech 2011 By Mindy Nichamin , AIDS.gov New Media Coordinator Earlier this month, I attended Sex::Tech 2011 in San Francisco, … [Read more...]
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Preventing HIV Infection
May 2, 2011 by
Democratic Republic of the Congo Preventing HIV Infection This week I am traveling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country that, while facing many challenges, is home to families who are seeking to build a better future. Health is an important part of a better future for the DRC, and preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) is a key example of a health care service that can strengthen families and communities. PMTCT provides a triple benefit: in addition … [Read more...]
“National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implement.: Federal to State to Community.”
May 1, 2011 by
Perspectives from Missouri By Christopher Bates, M.P.A., Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, and Senior Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious Diseases, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to spend time in Missouri speaking with audiences about the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and learning about what they are doing to support implementation of the Strategy … [Read more...]
AIDS.gov – Mobile Health 2011
April 26, 2011 by
Mobile Health 2011 On May 4 and 5, over 400 people will gather at Stanford University to hear 45 experts share what really works in creating solutions to improve health behavior using mobile technology. Hosted by Stanford University and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mobile Health 2011 highlights real solutions for real people – practical, proven solutions. In fact, “What Really Works” is our official theme. This is not a conference about speculation or … [Read more...]
Highlights from the National Transgender Health Summit
April 25, 2011 by
Highlights from the National Transgender Health Summit JoAnne Keatley, Director of the CoE for Transgender Health What do empowerment, discrimination, data, and health have in common? They are several of the many themes we heard throughout the National Transgender Health Summit that took place in San Francisco earlier this month. The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (CoE) organized this groundbreaking two-day Summit that brought together healthcare providers, health … [Read more...]
