The White House announced that the International AIDS Society will hold the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington in 2012. "I have had the pleasure of participating in the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna this past week. As you may know, last week, President Obama held a reception at the White House to celebrate the work of the HIV/AIDS community as his Administration launched the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The positive reaction to the … [Read more...]
Wrap-up from the International AIDS Conference in Vienna 2010
July 24, 2010 by
Wrap-up from the International AIDS Conference in Vienna By Miguel Gomez, AIDS.gov Director and Michelle Samplin-Salgado, AIDS.gov New Media Strategist Closing Session, XVIII International AIDS Conference Vienna, Austria ©IAS/Marcus Rose/Workers’ Photos Today is the last day of the International AIDS Conference . Throughout the week we’ve had the... … [Read more...]
Africa: Antiretroviral Gel Offers Hope to Women
July 22, 2010 by
When women from the predominantly rural Vulindela district in KwaZulu-Natal first began participating in an HIV-prevention trail many were unable to negotiate the use of condoms or even discuss safe sex with their partners. But as they used the discreet Antiretroviral (ARV) Microbicide Gel, for the first time Women - who bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic in Africa - were in Control of an HIV-Prevention Method. And empowerment for almost 900 women turned into hope for millions of women … [Read more...]
Taking the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to Vienna
July 21, 2010 by
Taking the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to Vienna By Gregorio Millett (Cross-posted from the ONAP Blog, originally posted on July 20, 2010) Last week, we released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy - a comprehensive plan to fight HIV in the United States. On Sunday, June 18, 2010, The Office... … [Read more...]
International AIDS Conference Day 2, 3, 4 & 5: CONTINUED COVERAGE
July 20, 2010 by
DAY 2: International AIDS Conference Day 2: Dr. Koh Speaks with Dr. Jack Stein on Drug Control Policy By Howard K. Koh, M.D., M.P.H, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Today is the second day of the International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria. I am honored to continue to represent the Department of... DAY 3: International AIDS Conference Day 3: Research Highlights by Dr. Ron Valdiserri, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious … [Read more...]
VIENNA: A Global AIDS Forum
July 19, 2010 by
July 19, 2010, 01:34 PM Drugs, microbicide gel, money top issues at AIDS conference VIENNA: A Global AIDS Forum was getting underway here on Sunday, with major announcements expected over six days on the drugs that have turned HIV from killer to a chronic but manageable disease, and the quest for a virus-thwarting gel. Overshadowing the long-awaited meeting, though, are renewed worries on raising billions of dollars to help sustain the war on a nearly 30-year-old epidemic. Thousands of … [Read more...]
International AIDS Conference Day 1: Dr. Koh speaks on the National HIV/ AIDS Strategy
July 19, 2010 by
VIDEO IN LINK International AIDS Conference Day 1: Dr. Koh speaks on the National HIV/ AIDS Strategy by Howard K. Koh, M.D., M.P.H, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services It is an honor to represent the Department of Health and Human Services and to be part of the U.S. Delegation at the... … [Read more...]
Announcing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
July 13, 2010 by
Today, I am pleased to announce the release of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (PDF 1.2 MB) for the United States. The release of the strategy reaffirms President Obama’s commitment to fighting this domestic epidemic. From the time that we first heard about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) thirty years ago through today, HIV has become a global pandemic with more than 33 million people living with HIV around the world. In the United States, approximately 56,000 people become infected each … [Read more...]
HHS – Releases Guidance for Syringe Services Programs
July 11, 2010 by
Dr. Howard Koh HHS Releases Guidance for Syringe Services Programs Guest post by Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to working with grantees and partners to reduce the spread of HIV and other infections in the United States. One preventable form of transmission is through HIV contaminated needles used by injection drug users (IDUs). In 2008, the U.S Centers for Disease … [Read more...]
The Story of AIDS – Podcast
July 9, 2010 by
Healthy People 2020 The Story of AIDS - Podcast Further Information: www.healthypeople.gov … [Read more...]
GOD is LOVE – Religions Pledge End to HIV Stigma, finally…
July 8, 2010 by
People from the main world religions have promised to prevent HIV stigma, in a public declaration, welcomed by a senior U.N. official, as a sea change in attitudes. 40 Personal Pledges Representatives of some 40 religions and faith groups including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, ended a two-day event in the Netherlands by signing a "Personal Commitment to Action." Each vowed to "be clear in my words and actions that stigma and discrimination towards people living with … [Read more...]
President Obama – National HIV Testing Day June 27
June 26, 2010 by
The White House Office of the Press Secretary June 25, 2010 Statement by the President on National HIV Testing Day This Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, an occasion to raise awareness of the steps each of us can take as individuals to fight HIV/AIDS. As we mark this day, I would like to renew my call for all Americans to help reduce the risk of infection by getting tested for HIV and learning their HIV status. One in five Americans who are currently living with HIV-- … [Read more...]
