Engaging Youth Leads To AIDS-Free Generation, Says Ugandan Physician

Ugandan physician Dr. Peter Okaalet said during a briefing on Capitol Hill Thursday that in order to develop policy leaders in the fight for an AIDS-free generation, young people need to be educated and involved in HIV/AIDS preventive measures. (0:16)

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Mandy Moore Has Witnessed Tolls Of HIV Firsthand

In her travels as ambassador for the Populations Services International (PSI), Singer and actress Mandy Moore says she has seen first hand, the toll HIV/AIDS takes on families who don’t rely on support systems such as family planning and HIV/AIDS integration services. Moore spoke at a health briefing on Capitol Hill Thursday. (0:25)

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Eliminating HIV Infections In Children Attainable, Says Actress Mandy Moore

During a briefing on Capitol Hill Thrusday, Celebrity Mandy Moore said that after 30 years of the HIV/AIDS out break, eliminating new HIV infections in children is completely within our grasp. (0:17)

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New HIV/AIDS Strategy Pays Greater Attention To Gay Black Men, Says HHS Secretary

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said during a press conference Tuesday on the White House’s new anti-AIDS strategy that the government will focus on fighting HIV/AIDS in the most troubled communities. Sebelius notes that this would include gay, black men. (0:30)

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New Anti-Aids Strategy Focuses On Optimizing Care, Reducing Disparities, Says Sebelius

 Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said during a press conference Tuesday that the new HIV/AIDS strategy has three different goals: reducing the number of new infections, increasing access to care and optimizing health outcomes for people living with HIV and reducing HIV-related health disparities. (0:18)

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HIV/AIDS Patients Will Now Have Equal Access To Treatment, Says Sebelius

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said during a press conference Tuesday that every citizen with HIV/AIDS in the United States will have equal rights to treatment under the government’s new HIV/AIDS strategy. (0:26)

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President Bush: U.S. needs to stay committed to the fight against hunger, disease

President Bush wants the United States to be a key player in the future of disease prevention and treatment across the world. The United States can begin in developing nations by fighting diseases like malaria, HIV/ AIDS, hookworm, and river blindness, Bush says. The challenge for future presidents and congresses is to keep the commitment for fighting disease and global hunger. (2:00)
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Tutu: "We're talking about flesh and blood"

South African Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu speaking on a conference call talks about the role the United States needs to play on HIV/AIDS. Tutu is supporting legislation that is before the Senate which would triple President Bush's HIV/AIDS funding from $50 billion to $150 billion. (0:55)
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