Scaling-up viral load testing in Ghana is critical to stopping HIV
By Robyn Sagal, specialist, Global Health, APHL; Samantha Dittrich, manager, Global Health Security, APHL When HIV first struck Ghana in 1986, it didn’t adhere to…
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Zimbabwe makes significant strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS
From Zimbabwe’s first diagnosed case of HIV/AIDS in 1985 until 1997, the country’s health situation became increasingly dire: At the disease’s peak, 29% of the…
Small but mighty Zimbabwe lab team meets challenges in reaching HIV testing goals
For decades, APHL has worked in more than 30 nations to train and support lab professionals fighting HIV/AIDS, often under agreements with CDC and the…
Public Health and Freedom: Reflecting on Berlin, AIDS and Ebola
By Scott J. Becker, executive director, APHL Twenty-five years ago I was huddled by a radio listening to the BBC broadcaster tell of the fall…
APHL Belongs in South Sudan — It’s About Saving Lives
By Lucy Maryogo-Robinson, MPH, Director of Global Health, APHL Sometimes people ask, “Why does APHL do global health work?” Granted I hear this less often than…
Using Technology to Combat HIV/AIDS in Swaziland
This week is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week and National Environmental Laboratory Professionals Week. APHL is honoring the many individuals working public health and environmental laboratories around the world. Stay…
Health Disparities: Improving Health Means Addressing Complex Issues
By: Asha Farrah, Newborn Screening and Genetics, APHL After attending the 3rd Annual Minority Health Conference at The George Washington University, I formed a better…
World AIDS Day 2011: Stop the Spread of HIV
By Tam Van, PhD, Manager, HIV, Hepatitis, STD & TB Programs, APHL December 1st celebrates the annual observance of World AIDS Day, a global initiative started…
The Status of Federal Appropriations: It does not look good
By Peter Kyriacopoulos, Senior Director of Public Policy, APHL On April 15, 2011, the president signed the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act,…