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In an Unpredictable HIV Vaccine Search, Hope Still Reigns

Mitchell Warren — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:19 -0700

Nothing about AIDS vaccine research and development has ever been easy or straightforward except for one simple truth: to end the AIDS epidemic we will ultimately need an effective vaccine.

Maximizing US Global Health Investments: Investing in the Frontline

Mandy Folse — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:09:00 -0700

This tradition of strong, bipartisan support for improving global health continued with President Obama's release of the fiscal year 2014 budget request. However, to get the most bang for our buck, the U.S. government must have a strategy on how its programs will address the frontline health workforce crisis.

A Growing Movement to Solve the Frontline Health Workforce Crises

Pape Gaye, Louise Holly — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:58:00 -0700

The REAL Awards were given to frontline health workers in the US and around the world providing care under extraordinary circumstances. These women and men are saving lives and building stronger, healthier communities every day. The REAL Awards celebration was the culmination of the first-ever World Health Worker Week—a worldwide effort to support, appreciate, and raise awareness of the vital role of health workers everywhere.

Putting HIV Patients at the Center

Bill Gates — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0700

There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to HIV services. Tailored support lets people access quality care at the level they need.

Why the Global Fund Is a Terrific Investment

Bill Gates — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:09:13 -0700

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced today that it will need $15 billion to continue its life-saving work. If the world comes together to meet this replenishment goal, it will build on one of its greatest achievements of the past decade by saving millions more lives.

How Cervical Cancer Screenings Can Help Women with HIV

Janet Fleischman, Julia Nagel — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

The link between HIV and cervical cancer is direct and deadly. To understand the opportunities and challenges of integrating cervical cancer screening and treatment into HIV services for women, CSIS traveled to Zambia, which has been at the forefront of integrating these services.

A Global Update on Tuberculosis

Jennifer James — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:58:00 -0700

In the fight against tuberculosis, "We have a choice: we can invest now or we can pay forever." - Global Fund

Mumbai’s Fight Against Tuberculosis

Peter Small — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Mumbai’s authorities are demonstrating remarkable leadership in the fight against tuberculosis.

A Reinvented Condom? That's Only Part of the Challenge

Amie Newman — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:52:00 -0700

If we can help light the fire that sparks an innovative, new condom design that improves the chances that more people will use this critical HIV prevention method, we want to do it.

From Patient to Advocate: Luwiza Makukula’s Story

Deborah Derrick — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Luwiza Makukula survived tuberculosis and lives with HIV/AIDS, and now is an advocate for others who are fighting disease and stigma.