I hope the needs and feelings of vulnerable children with limited resources become a priority in prevention dialogue. While an emphasis can remain on stopping the transmission of HIV, let's also tell them medication has come a long way.

The issues we face today, as a global community, have evolved, yet the epidemic remains fearsome for the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS around the world.

Attending the opening session of the 19th International AIDS Conference was worth it. For two reasons (not including Sharon Stone). First, I got to hear what was said, and then more importantly, I got to hear what wasn't.

The determination to research and develop medicines to fight HIV/AIDS has contributed greatly to the steady decrease in AIDS-related deaths worldwide, from the peak of 2.1 million in 2004 to an estimated 1.8 million in 2009.

As we remember the lives lost to this disease and commit to the vision of an AIDS-free generation, it's worth reflecting on how U.S. leadership and investments to combat HIV/AIDS are saving lives and turning the tide against the disease.

More than one-fifth of adults in Botswana are HIV positive, and their citizens had grown tired of the repetitive HIV messaging through billboards, television commercials, and pamphlets.

Today sees the launch of the first ever (RED)RUSH. And what are we rushing towards? ZERO.

Regardless of our racial/ethnic group or HIV status, we should all join Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities around the nation in observing National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.