Fact Sheet: Shared Responsibility to Strengthen Results for an AIDS-Free Generation

This World AIDS Day, we remember those lost to this epidemic, and reflect on the progress of the past year to prevent HIV infections, improve the health of people living with HIV worldwide, and address HIV stigma and discrimination. Earlier this year, PEPFAR celebrated its tenth anniversary. Domestically, they are refocusing their efforts to lower new HIV infections, improve health outcomes, and reduce disparities. In July, President Obama signed an Executive Order to launch the HIV Care Continuum Initiative, the next step in implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.

U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to Host Forum: Smart Investments to Save Lives: Efficiencies, Innovation, Impact

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, PEPFAR will hold a one-day forum entitled “PEPFAR’s Smart Investments to Save More Lives: Efficiencies, Innovation, Impact.”  The meeting will spotlight PEPFAR’s work to gain greater impact and efficiency through smart investments in programs working to save lives from HIV/AIDS.  The discussion will build upon PEPFAR’s ongoing efforts to maximize the impact of every dollar spent.  Speakers include: 

Ambassador Eric Goosby, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, U.S. Department of State

Dr. Yogan Pillay, Department of Health, Republic of South Africa

Dr. Mark Blecher, Ministry of Finance, Republic of South Africa

Dr. Ndwapi Ndwapi, National AIDS Council, Botswana
Dr. Wafaa El Sadr, International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, Columbia University

The full forum agenda is available online at www.pepfarsmartinvestments.com.