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One in every 20 adults in DC is infected with HIV. A national strategic HIV/AIDs plan is one of Obama's priorities, but it isn't working. It's obviously time for a reassessment, Mr. President.
Dr. Peter Klatsky | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living
Multiple news agencies reported that a trial vaccine reduced the risk of HIV infection by 30 percent. While I am encouraged by the results, we have yet to find a silver bullet.
Jodi Jacobson | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics
This week, the U.S. Department of Justice dropped its appeal of a court injunction prohibiting enforcement of the "anti prostitution pledge" under U.S. Global AIDS Policy.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 08.10.2009 | World
Part of Obama's message is most assuredly that US assistance, heretofore strong and, at times, unquestioning, may in the future be linked to a compelling proof of democracy, openness and good governance.
Catholic Relief Services | Posted 08.10.2009 | World
President Obama should fulfill the promise of candidate Obama by engaging with the people of Africa and doubling foreign aid to $50 billion a year by 2012.
Jodi Jacobson | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics
What women need is both access to contraception that addresses their changing needs throughout their lifecycle and access to safe abortion services.
Jodi Jacobson | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics
Dr. Paul Farmer expressed eagerness to take the post if it entails reorganizing U.S. foreign assistance, and if he has widespread grassroots support from the global health community.
Jirair Ratevosian | Posted 05.02.2009 | World
The global economic crisis makes foreign assistance an even greater priority when you consider the impact it has on the health of the poor and most marginalized.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 03.09.2009 | World
The so-called gag rule has been a tragic mistake in the real world, especially in Rwanda, where HIV/AIDS and unplanned pregnancies are rampant.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 02.17.2009 | World
While it is beginning to look old and creaky, PEPFAR is a progressive and productive program that provides an excellent base of experience on which the Obama administration can build.
Jodi Jacobson | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics
Global AIDS Coordinator Dybul is morally responsible for speaking out when taxpayer funding is being used to perpetuate ideology over evidence, and is leaving people at risk of new infections.
Jodi Jacobson | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living
Syringe exchange and other tales of corrupted policy are the neglected underbelly of the global AIDS success story of the Bush Administration, undermining efforts to prevent new infections.
Susan Blumenthal, M.D. | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics
Our country faces significant health challenges including skyrocketing costs, declining funding for scientific research, and lack of innovation in the government's response to emerging threats.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics
It's time to send a clear signal to the Obama and McCain camps that issues of the poor world-wide are not disposable because of market downturns.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics
Though I am hopeful that the candidates will address America's future involvement in Africa, most of their foreign policy discussions have thus far focused on Iraq and Iran. Africa must not be forgotten.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics
Today, I'm asking for your help. I'm traveling from Rwanda tomorrow and headed to the Republican National Convention. To those who know me as a life...
Josh Ruxin | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics
As health, sanitation and education improve in Rwanda, its citizens are increasingly interested in programs and businesses that build prosperity. Ambitiously, they wish to make their country a middle-income nation by 2020.
Josh Ruxin | Posted 07.26.2008 | Politics
The trip is significant not only because of the unusual political chemistry, but because this group has already identified that global health and extreme poverty must be foreign policy priorities in the election.
Allison Herwitt | Posted 07.26.2008 | Politics
This policy has not only blemished the United States' record as a leader against HIV and AIDS worldwide, it has had serious consequences at home.
Scott Swenson | Posted 07.18.2008 | Politics
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is moving toward a cloture vote in the Senate, a vote that will determine whether the $50 bil...
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Michael Manganiello | Posted 10.08.2009 | Politics