1988 AIDS Protest at the FDA
On October 11, 1988, AIDS activists occupied the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, to protest for improved treatment and care. The Johns Hopkins Bloombe…
1,263 viewsOn October 11, 1988, AIDS activists occupied the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, to protest for improved treatment and care. The Johns Hopkins Bloombe…
1,263 viewsDr. Johns and Dr. Kim spoke to reporters about worldwide HIV infection rates and the World Health Organization’s report 2005 AIDS Epidemic Update. The report outlined lower infection rates i…
101 viewsFormer President Clinton and former President Mandela spoke at the closing session of the International AIDS Conference in Barcelona. The two are co-chairmen of the International AIDS trust…
251 viewsAs part of an initiative by the cable industry to promote AIDS education and prevention, Dr. Seth Berkley and Dr. Robert Gallo talked about the origins of the disease, treatment, and efforts…
172 viewsAt a dinner program actor Ashley Judd, global ambassador for YouthAIDS, described its program and what she has seen in travels to areas where HIV is pandemic. She said that young people ages…
123 viewsParticipants spoke about the topic “HIV/AIDS and the Next Generation: Are We Meeting Our Commitment to Our Youth?” They focused on federal AIDS policy in relation to youth and people of colo…
167 viewsPresident Bush announced a global AIDS initiative in which the U.S. would provide $15 billion over five years to fight the pandemic.
134 viewsSecretary Rice presented the second annual report to Congress, “Action Today, A Foundation for Tomorrow: The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.” Ambassador Randall Tobias, Global AI…
66 viewsDr. Grossman spoke about AIDS policy, research, and funding. Among the topics he discussed were the status of the Ryan White CARE Act and countries most afflicted by HIV. Dr. Grossman also r…
72 viewsParticipants announced the release of the Second Annual World AIDS Day Report Card. The report criticized the Bush administration for research, treatment and research efforts, and found the …
83 viewsPresident Bush marked World AIDS Day with brief remarks about the scope of the pandemic and U.S. efforts to provide aid to regions most severely affected by AIDS. President and Mrs. Bush wer…
163 viewsAttorney General Gonzales and Mr. Sullivan spoke to reporters about a settlement in a fraudulent marketing case involving a Swiss pharmaceutical company over a AIDS treatment drug, Serastin.…
56 viewsAmbassador Tobias, who was introduced by Mr. Casey, spoke about the efforts of the U.S. to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa including the second annual Emergency Plan field. The Emerge…
71 viewsUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, as well as AIDS organization officials, spoke to reporters about the progress that has been made since targets were set during the 2001 United Na…
188 viewsMr. Tobias talked about international efforts to control and prevent AIDS as well as U.S. assistance programs for foreign countries. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic ma…
81 viewsMr. Allen talked about U.S. AIDS policy and President Bush’s domestic proposals for prevention and treatment. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.
220 viewsMr. Sinding talked about the impact of U.S. AIDS policy on family planning and prevention and control efforts abroad. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers…
87 viewsMr. Fauci talked about AIDS research and funding priorities for prevention and control programs. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.
575 viewsMr. Piot discussed AIDS research and AIDS funding. He also serves as Under Secretary-General of the U.N. and is meeting this week with the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and senior members of …
85 viewsMr. Tobias testified about fiscal year 2006 appropriations for foreign operations and funding for U.S. international HIV/AIDS assistance programs. Among the issues he addressed were the scop…
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