Pediatric HIV/AIDS experts to present at 2013 International AIDS Society Conference
Experts from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation are available for comments and media interviews
25-Jun-2013 - The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has
released a report to mark the end of its successful project with Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) to improve access to
prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and HIV care and treatment services for families in Cameroon.
Experts from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) will give oral presentations, moderate conference events,
and exhibit a variety of educational posters and abstracts. They will also be available for media questions and public comments on any
breaking news and research presented at the conference related to:
Pediatric HIV/AIDS treatments
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)
New World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines related to Option B+
New WHO treatment guidelines for children younger than 5 years of age
Maternal and child health
Health system strengthening
Daily updates and a full list of presentations and poster session featuring EGPAF staff is available
here: http://www.pedaids.org/Press-Room/Events/2013/7th-IAS-Conference-on-HIV-Pathogenesis,-Treatment-
WHEN: June 30-July 3, 2013
WHERE: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Jalan Ampang
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
WHO: Experts from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF):
- Laura Guay, M.D., Vice President of Research
- R.J. Simonds, M.D., Vice President of Program Innovation and Policy
- Appolinaire Tiam, Acting Country Director, Lesotho
WHY: Held every two years, the conference attracts approximately 5,000 delegates from all over the world. It is
a unique opportunity for the world's leading scientists, clinicians, public health experts, and community leaders to examine the
latest developments in HIV-related research, and to explore how scientific advances can - in very practical ways - inform the
global response to HIV/AIDS. EGPAF experts will be able to offer perspectives on these new developments and other breaking
news items as they related to efforts to eliminate pediatric HIV/AIDS infections worldwide.
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Contact: Johanna Harvey
jharvey@pedaids.org
202-280-1657
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
CONTACT: To schedule an interview in-person or via phone with the experts list above, please contact Johanna
Harvey, EGPAF Senior Communications Officer at +1 (202) 280-1657 or jharvey@pedaids.org or
Jane Coaston, Communication Coordinator at +1 (202) 280-1648 or jcoaston@pedaids.org
About the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
EGPAF is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS, and has reached more than 14.7 million women with services to prevent
transmission of HIV to their babies. It currently works at more than 5,600 sites and in 15 countries to implement prevention, care,
and treatment services; to further advance innovative research; and to execute global advocacy activities that bring dramatic
change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide. For more information, visit www.pedaids.org
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