This week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, world leaders are coming together to move the world's health and development agenda forward.
Secretary Clinton Remarks at UNAIDS-AU Shared Responsibility Event» Secretary Clinton Remarks at Clinton Global Initiative» Ambassador Goosby Blog: Putting Children Front and Center in the Response to HIV/AIDS» Ambassador Goosby Blog: Secretary Clinton Recognizes Progress on Shared Responsibility for AIDS Response» Secretary Clinton Op-Ed: Saving More Lives Than Ever»
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Africa July 31 through August 10, 2012. During this trip, the Secretary made several stops to PEPFAR countries to discuss the shared fight against HIV/AIDS. For Secretary Clinton's full remarks
Remarks at a Visit to Delft South Clinic and PEPFAR Transition Signing; Delft South Clinic; Cape Town, South Africa
The United States - South Africa Partnership: Going Global; University of Western Cape; Cape Town, South Africa
Remarks at Camp GLOW, Peace Corps, PEPFAR Event; Camp GLOW; Lilongwe, Malawi
Remarks at Reach Out Mbuya Health Center; Kampala, Uganda
The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), UNITAID, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced an agreement that will significantly reduce the cost of a new, highly accurate, rapid diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB). For further details see Press Release»
For the first time in over 20 years, the biannual International AIDS Conference will take place on American soil. From July 22-27, AIDS 2012 will convene scientists, health professionals, policy makers and those affected by AIDS in Washington, D.C. to assess progress to date and identify next steps in the global response. For up-to-date information on all PEPFAR activities throughout the conference stay connected with our resources below.
Events» Fact Sheets» Press Announcements» Live Webcast» Social Media» Infographic» Remarks by Secretary Clinton» Progress» Together for Girls» Women and Girls Event» Labs for Life» Implementation Science Awards Announcement» PEPFAR Report on the Role of Faith-based Organizations in Sustaining Community and Country Leadership in the Response to HIV/AIDS» Report on Pilot Expenditure Analysis of PEPFAR Programs in Six Countries»
July 23: Ambassador Goosby participated in a panel discussion entitled "Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness in the HIV Response – Doing More with Less" during the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012). The panel was moderated by Michael Gerson, and included Ambassador Goosby, Bill Gates, Dr. Jim Kim, and Dr. Mphu Ramatlapeng. Full Text»
The special issue of JAIDS, titled “The United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Its Vision, Achievements and New Directions” critically examines the many dimensions of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), drawing upon almost a decade of data and experience and tapping the insights of many seasoned experts.
July 10: Ambassador Eric Goosby delivered keynote remarks at a Health Affairs briefing entitled, "Assessing The President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief: Past Achievements And Future Prospects For PEPFAR." Full Text»
Ambassador Eric Goosby delivered remarks at the Brookings Institution on June 25, previewing key themes for PEPFAR’s participation in the upcoming XIX International AIDS Conference, which will take place July 22-27, 2012 in Washington, DC. Full Text» Blog»
Secretary Clinton (June 1): "Last year, when I spoke about the goal of an AIDS-free generation, I made it clear that it could only happen by embracing country ownership. And PEPFAR provides us the framework ... Our partners are no longer just recipients. They are now managers of their own response to the epidemic. And what we’re doing extends beyond HIV/AIDS." Full Text»
On Wednesday, March 14th , Ambassador Goosby joined a White House event commemorating National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This multi-agency event discussed the intersection of HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and gender related health disparities. A new PEPFAR initiative to fund small grants to combat violence against women was announced.
Media Note» Blog» HIV and Gender Fact Sheet » Event Details»
On March 8th Secretary Hillary Clinton with guest host First Lady Michelle Obama and Ambassador Melanne Verveer honored the 2012 International Women of Courage. Advancing the status of women and girls is essential to achieving global peace and prosperity. The Obama Administration and Secretary of State Clinton have ensured that promoting the rights of women is fully integrated into the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy.
“…Women’s rights is not just a moral issue or a fairness issue; it is a security issue, a prosperity issue, a peace issue … it is in the vital interest of the United States of America.” – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Full Text» Fact Sheet» Watch Event» Press Statement
Ambassador Eric Goosby delivered opening remarks at the Capitol Hill briefing “PEPFAR and Combination Prevention for an AIDS-Free Generation” co-hosted w/ amfAR and The IDSA Center for Global Health Policy. The forum is the first in a series of events highlighting aspects of PEPFAR in the months leading up to the AIDS 2012 meeting this July here in Washington.
Remarks» Combination Prevention Fact Sheets» Event Details
Ambassador Eric Goosby delivered the David E. Barmes Lecture on Global Public Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on December 13, speaking on “PEPFAR: Moving From Science to Program to Save Lives.” Ambassador Goosby described PEPFAR’s plans for implementing the vision set forth by President Obama and Secretary Clinton, expanding the use of evidence-based combination prevention to pursue the goal of an AIDS-free generation. Video» Transcript» Blog
On December 1, World AIDS Day, President Obama reiterated the U.S. commitment to PEPFAR and to evidence-based combination prevention. Demonstrating the broad support for U.S. leadership, he spoke at an event hosted by the ONE Campaign and (RED), joining former President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, President of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete, Bono, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Rep. Barbara Lee, Sen. Marco Rubio, Kay Warren and other leaders in the worldwide fight against AIDS.
» Latest Results »White House Fact Sheet » President Obama Remarks» Presidential Proclamation
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at the National Institutes of Health on November 8 on the long history of U.S. scientific leadership against HIV/AIDS, and opportunities recent advances have created for PEPFAR to pursue the goal of an AIDS-free generation. Fact Sheet» Speech Transcript» Media Note
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