How many times can you call the bomb squad to your house for a suspicious package before you get charged for a misuse of emergency services. Turns out the answer is three. That is one of the many things I learned when I was sworn in as the 19th director of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It was a job I never aspired to or even applied. See, we were in the middle of a historic pandemic. Nearly 4,000 people were dying every single day.And as we say in infectious disease circles, a ...

Funding & Investment - Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust 将投资 HIV 和其他医学研究 [1] - 此举发生在 US 取消资助后 [1] Geographical Focus - South Africa 将成为投资目的地 [1]

Book Overview - "Like a Love Story" is a Stonewall Honor book and one of Time magazine's 100 best young adult books of all time, focusing on identity, individuality, community, death, and legacy during the AIDS epidemic in 1989 New York City [5][6] - The book explores the lives of three teenagers, Art, Judy, and Reza, and their experiences with identity, sexuality, and the AIDS crisis [3][4] - The narrative alternates between the perspectives of Art, Judy, and Reza, featuring a love triangle as a central element [5][6] Social and Cultural Impact - The book has faced bans and challenges across the country, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding LGBTQ+ themes in literature [7] - The story addresses the shame, stigma, and fear associated with being gay during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing the importance of representation and education [7][8] - The book serves as a reminder of the importance of telling marginalized stories and preserving history, particularly in the face of book bans and censorship [7][13] Educational Value - The book provides an opportunity to educate young people about HIV/AIDS, safe sex practices, and the importance of empathy and understanding [7][17][18] - Educators and mentors play a crucial role in supporting LGBTQ+ youth by sharing stories and creating inclusive communities [11][12] - The author emphasizes the need to focus on the heroes of history and the positive contributions of organizations like ACTUP in the fight against AIDS [14][15]

HIV/AIDS Impact - UNAIDS estimates up to 6 million new HIV infections and 4 million deaths by 2029 due to funding cuts [1] Global Health Crisis - The fight against AIDS was progressing before funding reductions [1] Potential Solutions - New ideas and technology may offer a path forward in combating AIDS [1]

Big debate in China: Do doctors have an obligation to tell a prospective spouse whether their partner is HIV positive, which violates the nation’s privacy laws? https://t.co/kJVYxtzm6c ...

US Aid Impact & Challenges - US aid prevented 92 million deaths in 133 countries over 20 years (2001-2021), including 25 million from HIV/AIDS, 11 million from diarrheal diseases, 8 million from malaria, and 5 million from tuberculosis [2] - Gutting American aid is projected to cost millions of lives, impacting access to life-saving medicines and emergency food [3][4] - A historic drought in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia (2020-2023) put 40 million people on the path to humanitarian aid, with US taxpayers providing 70% of the necessary aid [9][10] - In 2022, US aid for the drought cost approximately $2 billion, or $6 per average American household [11] - Independent experts estimate that American aid prevented between 21% and 39% million deaths during the drought, half of whom would have been children under 5 [12] Waste & Inefficiency Concerns - Millions of vaccine doses donated to Sierra Leone were wasted due to the cancellation of a distribution program [5] - The current administration is contributing to waste despite claiming to target waste, fraud, and abuse [5] Communication & Perception - US Aid failed to effectively communicate the impact of American aid to the public, creating space for criticism and potential budget cuts [7] - The withdrawal of US aid raises concerns about who will fill the vacuum and the impact on the world's poorest populations [8][9]

Funding & Humanitarian Impact - U S funding for anti-HIV initiatives in the Congo has been cut [1] - Humanitarian officials fear infections will surge due to funding cuts [1]

[Applause] Growing up in El Paso, Texas in the 90s, I was young, gay, and naive. Coming out was difficult because of the times, and I did not know any open gays until I went away to college. It was there at uh Baton Rouge, Louisiana when I first came out.Even though a homophobia was not uncommon in the South, going to school at Southern University was great, minus a few jerks in class who made higher learning a bit like high school. Well, anyway, I had two friends, Farad and Daniel, and they were the gay do ...