Washington Post: Opinion: The found generation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic – As the International AIDS Conference commences, “the news on HIV/AIDS is not all encouraging.” While there is still work to be done, 8 million people in lower-income countries are receiving AIDS treatment – “a lost generation, unexpectedly returned” – and further promises are approaching. (Michael Gerson)
GOOD: Arizona State Students Are Upcycling Shipping Containers into Health Clinics – Arizona State University students’ start-up social enterprise, G3Box – Generating Global Good, in a box – is engineering portable clinics, produced using modified freight shipping containers, to send to regions with persistent health crises. (Sarah Stankorb)
CNN: Opinion: How to end AIDS – Despite the overwhelming global AIDS response, “the world still faces a $7 billion gap annually.” In order to get to zero, the world must be adaptable and “create sustainable solutions for the AIDS response,” such as securing good laws and creating community ownership and global solidarity. (Michel Sidibé)
NPR: After Years Lost, South Africa Rejuvenates HIV Plan – South Africa is plagued with the largest HIV epidemic in the world, and it only worsened when the state fell behind on action, particularly during Thabo Mbeki’s presidency as he doubted the link between HIV and AIDS. Now, the South African government has a large commitment to battle the epidemic, with plans to initiate a cutting-edge HIV treatment and prevention program. (Jason Beaubien)
Washington Post: Opinion: Extend the success against AIDS to other devastating diseases – The Lazarus effect is thriving – “communities once given up for dead have been brought back to life, and millions of men, women and children are alive to build their futures.” As a global public, with help from committed governments, faith-based and community organizations and the private sector, the massive effort on HIV/AIDS must carry on. (George W. Bush)