AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Bloodshot Billboards: Eye Syphilis is Serious

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, maj 7, 2024
AIDS, Health, General Health, Healthcare Reform, Public Policy, Pharmaceutical, Other Policy Issues, Public Safety, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Government, Syphilis, Woman, MSM, CDC, Paratriathlon, URL, PLWH, CNN, STI, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Floater, Multimedia, HIV, AHF, Pharmaceutical industry

(Graphic: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Cases of syphilis are on the rise nationwide, and according to CNN , researchers in Chicago found more than two dozen cases last year of patients reporting unusual symptoms, such as vision and eye problems consistent with ocular syphilis.
  • “Syphilis itself is at an all-time high, and cases of ocular syphilis are likely to be underreported,” said Dr. Michael Dube, National Medical Director for AHF’s Public Health Division.
  • All five women had ocular syphilis from sexual contact with the same man who had asymptomatic syphilis.
  • If a client diagnosed with syphilis has any new issues with their eyes, they should be screened for ocular syphilis.

Pandemic Accord Is 20% Health Equity and 80% Inequity, Says AHF

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, maj 7, 2024
AIDS, Public Policy, Government, Health, Infectious Diseases, Other Policy Issues, Advocacy Group Opinion, COVID-19, Public, University, PABS, Language, WHO, International Monetary Fund, World Health Organization, Policy, Infection, Research, Comment, Vaccine, Pressure, Developed country, IMF, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AHF

Specifically, the comment refers to Article 12 of the Accord, which deals with the World Health Organization (WHO) Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS).

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the comment refers to Article 12 of the Accord, which deals with the World Health Organization (WHO) Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS).
  • “According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), there are currently 152 developing countries where 6.82 billion people live, or 85.4% of the world's population.
  • If we fail to enshrine equity as a fundamental principle of global public health, all countries will be forced to pay many times over.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

Deadliest Mpox Crisis Demands Global Action Now, says AHF

Retrieved on: 
måndag, maj 6, 2024
AIDS, Health, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, DRC, AHF, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Vaccine, History, Democratic republic

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo fights its deadliest mpox outbreak in history, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) urges global cooperation for the response to the fullest extent possible to ensure the DRC and the continent have adequate resources and equitable access to lifesaving vaccines.

Key Points: 
  • As the Democratic Republic of the Congo fights its deadliest mpox outbreak in history, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) urges global cooperation for the response to the fullest extent possible to ensure the DRC and the continent have adequate resources and equitable access to lifesaving vaccines.
  • According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, mpox is endemic in 12 African countries.
  • “The current mpox outbreak is worrisome on multiple levels.
  • This outbreak deserves the world’s urgent and immediate attention,” said AHF Africa Bureau Chief Dr. Penninah Iutung.

AHF Backs FTC Challenge to Big Pharma Junk Patents

Retrieved on: 
fredag, maj 3, 2024
Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, AIDS, White House, Federal Government, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Other Policy Issues, Public, FTC, United, Weight loss, Patent, GSK, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, HIV, AHF, Asthma, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) voiced support for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) taking action this week to challenge several major pharmaceutical companies, including GSK, for anticompetitive use of so-called junk patents that prevent generic competition and keep drug prices artificially high.

Key Points: 
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) voiced support for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) taking action this week to challenge several major pharmaceutical companies, including GSK, for anticompetitive use of so-called junk patents that prevent generic competition and keep drug prices artificially high.
  • “Big pharma is abusing the patent system by filing multiple derivative patents on existing drugs – which is not innovation – it’s greed.
  • AHF has worked closely with civil society partners to address these abuses.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240503187473/en/

AHF Billboards Shatter HIV Stigma

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, april 30, 2024
AIDS, Social Activism, Health, General Health, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Government, Advocacy Group Opinion, Thriving, Directory, CDC, Research, Health care, URL, Employment, ART, Senior counsel, Food security, Viral load, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Multimedia, Infection, HIV, AHF, Sleep, Pharmaceutical industry

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a new out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.

Key Points: 
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a new out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430248771/en/
    AHF launched a new, national out-of-home advertising campaign to celebrate people thriving with HIV as a way to shatter the stigma around testing and show living with HIV does not mean stopping the things you love to do.
  • The CDC reports approximately 32,000 new infections each year, and HIV stigma contributes to hesitation around testing.
  • AHF is leading the way in shifting the narrative around HIV, spotlighting how people are flourishing because they have been able to access affordable care and stay in care.

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

Retrieved on: 
fredag, april 26, 2024
COVID-19, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Healthcare Reform, Pharmaceutical, Social Activism, Communications, General Health, Philanthropy, Advocacy Group Opinion, Infectious Diseases, Government, Foundation, AIDS, Health, United Nations, Public, University, IHR, PABS, Language, WHO, Community of practice, Learning, Pandemic, World Health Organization, INB, Policy, Infection, Intergovernmental, Conference, Research, Vaccine, Hoarding, Literature, International Health Regulations, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Panel, Global health, Secretariat, AHF, United Nations General Assembly, Lancet, Letter, Pharmaceutical industry

As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

Latin America CDC a Must, say Public Health Leaders and AHF

Retrieved on: 
fredag, april 26, 2024
COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Hispanic, Other Health, Managed Care, Health, Consumer, General Health, Mark R. Dybul, Public, University, Pandemic, AIDS, Safety, Public health, World Health Organization, Policy, CDC, Dengue fever, AH1N1, Infection, LATAM, Research, Vaccine, Cayetano Heredia University, Emergency, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Acquisition, Data collection, Private sector, Death, Faculty, AHF, Lancet

This new agency would seek to strengthen regional resilience against future health crises through collaboration and resource optimization among nations.

Key Points: 
  • This new agency would seek to strengthen regional resilience against future health crises through collaboration and resource optimization among nations.
  • Patricia J. Garcia, former health minister of Peru, principal professor of the Faculty of Public Health of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, and one of the initiative's proponents, emphasized the importance of this regional collaboration: "The experience with COVID-19 demonstrated critical deficiencies in our public health infrastructure.
  • The LATAM CDC will serve as a fundamental pillar for prevention, preparedness, and rapid response to future health emergencies, thus strengthening our regional health sovereignty."
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

AHF Withdraws Bid to Purchase Skid Row Housing Trust Buildings

Retrieved on: 
torsdag, april 25, 2024
Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Government, AIDS, State, Local, General Health, Health, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Sale, AHF, Trust, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Housing

Today, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) notified the receiver for the Skid Row Housing Trust that AHF will not buy the six very troubled properties it intended to purchase for $27 million.

Key Points: 
  • Today, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) notified the receiver for the Skid Row Housing Trust that AHF will not buy the six very troubled properties it intended to purchase for $27 million.
  • During the escrow due diligence process, AHF learned that the six buildings would require $14 million to bring them up to a fully habitable state.
  • In addition, the operations of these properties are on track to lose $10 million in 2024.
  • Any buyer of these properties will find themselves in the same situation that led to the failure of Skid Row Housing Trust in short order unless a new model can be developed.

AHF Praises Colombia for Putting Lives Before Pharma Greed

Retrieved on: 
fredag, april 26, 2024
Medical Supplies, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, Biotechnology, AIDS, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Other Policy Issues, Public, Hope, World Trade Organization, Partnership, Policy, ViiV Healthcare, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Ministry, HIV, Social protection, AHF, Pharmaceutical industry

Thousands of lives and valuable health resources will be saved,” said AHF Director of Global Advocacy and Policy Guillermina Alaniz.

Key Points: 
  • Thousands of lives and valuable health resources will be saved,” said AHF Director of Global Advocacy and Policy Guillermina Alaniz.
  • “We salute the government of Colombia for putting the lives of people living with HIV ahead of pharma greed.
  • AHF has provided HIV screening services to more than 195,000 people in Colombia and HIV treatment to nearly 5,000 patients.
  • AHF Colombia currently serves 2,755 patients and operates clinics in Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Riohacha, Valledupar, Cartagena, and Cúcuta.

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, april 24, 2024
COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Government, AIDS, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Other Policy Issues, United Nations, Public, University, IHR, PABS, Language, WHO, Community of practice, Learning, Pandemic, World Health Organization, INB, Policy, Infection, Intergovernmental, Conference, Research, Vaccine, Hoarding, Literature, International Health Regulations, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Panel, Global health, Secretariat, AHF, United Nations General Assembly, Lancet, Letter, Pharmaceutical industry

As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024 , Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024 , Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .