Children
Jan 7, 2020 | In the Media, News
Starting HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) within hours of birth has been hypothesized to have positive effects raising the possibility of remission in some children with HIV. To test the hypothesis, researchers at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia...
Nov 26, 2019 | Stories from the Field
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be rife with challenges related to identity, health, and wellbeing. For adolescents living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire, these struggles are often amplified due to stigma, a lack of readily available information, and a...
Nov 22, 2019 | Stories from the Field
Lesotho is a mountainous country in southern Africa where, in some areas, it is unusual to see a vehicle and the only means of transportation is by horseback. In such areas, accessing health and social welfare services can be a challenge, especially for children....
Jul 21, 2019 | In the Media, News
The 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic was the largest in history for that disease, and Sierra Leone sustained the highest number of fatalities. Among other things, the outbreaks represented a major setback in immunization efforts in West Africa. Due to the highly contagious...
Jun 5, 2019 | Stories from the Field
For pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV, antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a safe and effective way to avoid transmitting HIV to their babies. Strategies like Option B+, where expectant mothers living with HIV are offered lifelong ART regardless of their...
