ACTION partners selected to serve on new Global Fund for AIDS, TB, and Malaria Committees
ACTION.org
ACTION is excited to announce that two members of the ACTION partnership, Joanne Carter, Executive Director of RESULTS Educational Fund, and Allan Ragi, Executive Director of the Kenya AIDS NGO Consortium, have been appointed to serve on newly created Global Fund committees. Joanne will act as the Developed Country NGO representative on the Strategy, Investment and Impact Committee (SIIC), while Allan will be the Developing Country NGOs representative on the Finance and Operational Performance Committee (FOPC).
AIDS 2012: Submit A Workshop Proposal
In July 2012 tens of thousands of HIV researchers, policy makers, and advocates will attend the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. We urge you to submit proposals for workshops that will bring TB-HIV to the forefront of the conference agenda.
AIDS 2012: Call for Abstracts
In July 2012 tens of thousands of HIV researchers, policy makers, and advocates will attend the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. We invite you to submit abstracts for symposia that will bring TB-HIV to the forefront of the conference agenda.
Global Fund Forced to Cancel Funding Round, Jeopardizing Health of Millions
ACTION and ACTION Partners
November 23, 2011 - As a consequence of donor governments' failure to fulfill their financial pledges to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the fund's Board cancelled plans to fund new grants to fight the three pandemics until 2014. The Board also announced it does not have the cash on hand to fund some previously approved grants. This financing shortfall has created an emergency in the international fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria-the world's three leading infectious killers.
"Donors have triggered a genuine crisis in the response to the world's three biggest infectious disease pandemics," said ACTION Director Kolleen Bouchane. "Their failure to make good on their financial pledges to the Global Fund will absolutely mean lives lost. This is a devastating breach of responsibility that will greatly limit access to proven life-saving interventions. It is not clear that the scale of this potential tragedy is fully realized by political leaders."
Tuberculosis is thriving in Texas
Houston Chronicle
After a frightful outbreak, Ennis High School students infected with tuberculosis have been allowed back to school. Thanks to the state's effective response - and cutting-edge medical technology and public health actions - the sick kids will almost certainly recover.
Candlelight Vigil and Services for Winstone Zulu
There is a candlelight vigil tonight (Friday October 14th, 2011) in Zambia - starting at 6.00 pm Zambia time and going throughout the night.
Think about lighting a candle in your own home, office, or where you might be during this time so we can stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Zambia!
Services will take place at 12.00 pm Lusaka time on Saturday, October 15 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and burial on the same day at Leopards Hill Memorial Park.
Nigeria: TB Cases Drop, but Progress Face Poor Funding
The number of people falling ill with tuberculosis or dying from the disease is declining around the world for the first time in 10 years, according to the World Health Organisation.
Data reported from 198 countries in the WHO 2011 Global Tuberculosis Control Report published yesterday, showed the number of people who fell ill with TB dropped to 8.8 million last year--down from a peak of 9 million in 2005.Deaths from TB fell from 1.8 million in 2003 to 1.4 million last year, a reduction of nearly 400,000. Between 1990 and last year, death rates from TB dropped 40%.
WHO concluded all regions, except Africa, were on track to reduce mortality by half by the year 2015.
It also warns that funding problems and drug resistance could hamper current progress.
The story of Shanta, neighbor and care provider: How BRAC is making tuberculosis history
BRAC
On the occasion of the launch of its book Making Tuberculosis History: Community-Based Solutions for Millions, Bangladesh-based BRAC is sharing stories about those taking part in its successful approach to combating TB. The following is the first in a series.
Not missing a dose: Shahida, a patient, recounts her experience with BRAC
BRAC
On the occasion of the launch of its book Making Tuberculosis History: Community-Based Solutions for Millions, Bangladesh-based BRAC is sharing stories about those taking part in its successful approach to combating TB. The following is the second in a series; click here to read the story of Shanta, neighbor and care provider.
Rana, the garment worker: No longer stigmatized, TB patients open up about their experiences
BRAC
On the occasion of the launch of its book Making Tuberculosis History: Community-Based Solutions for Millions, Bangladesh-based BRAC is sharing stories about those taking part in its successful approach to combating TB. The following is the third in a series; previously we featured the stories of Shanta and Shahida.
