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Fri, Nov 30 2012 14:09:07

WH Office Hours: World Aids Day

Saturday, December 1, is World AIDS Day. Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and Gayle Smith, Senior Director of the National Security Council, sat down to take your questions about the Obama Administration's role in the global fight against HIV/AIDS.

  1. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    Hi everyone! I'm here and ready to answer your questions. #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:02:34
  2. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    Hey,Gayle here and ready to talk global AIDS! #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:02:56
  3. Freedom2Care
    Freedom2Care@Freedom2Care
    What has been / will be role of faith-based orgs in administration's AIDS programs? #Conscience rights? #WHChat Q&A live @WHLive and @VJ44
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 10:26:42
  4. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    Hi @Freedom2Care, National Strategy calls for a full response including engagement of faith communities: aids.gov/federal-resour… #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:04:49
  5. d_bryden
    David Bryden@d_bryden
    Wow, Blueprint on AIDS includes TB! TB still biggest killer of PLWHA. When will US start investing in TB vaccine research!? #WHChat #TB
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 10:13:00
  6. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@d_bryden HIV/TB collaborative funding up 800% and PPPs for new TB drugs in the works, especially for children #WHchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:05:41
  7. whospositive
    Who's Positive@whospositive
    "AIDS Free Generation" could send a message to young ppl that an end is near or not as vital/important. Is that msg concerning? #WHchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 09:44:55
  8. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@whospositive HIV continues to be an issue among youth. Must increase awareness regarding testing & treatment. #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:06:29
  9. AmjadBurq
    Amjad Burq@AmjadBurq
    #WHChat;What are Govt initiatives to provide free drug “Truvada” as prophylaxis to help people at high risk in HIV/AIDS affected regions!
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 09:39:55
  10. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@AmjadBurq Treatment is prevention! And 98% of ARVs purchased by PEPFAR are generic! That saved over $380m in 2010 and more today #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:09:19
  11. AIDSHealthcare
    AIDS Healthcare@AIDSHealthcare
    #WHChat The blueprint is a generic plan to scale-up #HIV testing & treatment, what are the concrete plans of how we will get there?
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:04:41
  12. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@AIDSHealthcare POTUS delivering on global AIDS. New data = treating over 5m, up from 1.7m in 2008, on track to meet WAD targets. #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:14:27
  13. AIDSHealthcare
    AIDS Healthcare@AIDSHealthcare
    #WHChat We know your focusing on infants, what will you do with sexually active adults who are impacted by #HIV?
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:07:21
  14. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@AIDSHealthcare We focus on adults as well -- promote testing, treatment, comprehensive prevention, incl counseling & reduce stigma #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:10:42
  15. philiplederer
    Philip Lederer M.D.@philiplederer
    How to continue the momentum for an AIDS- free generation- leadership and collaboration more important than money? #WHChat @vj44 #wad2012
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:01:28
  16. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@philiplederer We must support smart responses that leverage investments across gov, NGO & private sector & yield maximum benefits. #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:14:40
  17. okeefebill
    Bill O'Keefe@okeefebill
    US shd be proud of its global leadership on HIV, but facing the fiscal cliff how will this Admin keep the momentum and finding? #WHChat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:12:13
  18. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@okeefebill By getting more value for money. PEPFAR ARVs 98% generic, partners stepping up & fund the highest impact interventions! #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:19:24
  19. ventonjones
    Venton Jones@ventonjones
    #WHChat: Recent data calls for an increased focus on YBMSM. Does the Administration have any specific goals to address HIV and YBMSM in US?
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:12:42
  20. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    .@ventonjones National Strategy calls for targeted investments in highest risk communities including the YBMSM: aids.gov #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:16:49
  21. CorettaJackson
    Coretta @CorettaJackson
    @Whlive @VJ44 Where should interested volunteers plugin online & offline to help battle back HIV/AIDS in the US? #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:12:28
  22. vj44
    Valerie Jarrett@vj44
    Great question, @CorettaJackson! Volunteerism is pivotal to the #HIV/ #AIDS response. Learn more at aids.gov
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:18:22
  23. SciSpeaksBlog
    Science Speaks Blog@SciSpeaksBlog
    #WHChat We're hoping WH budget request for #PEPFAR and GF will reflect commitment to implementing #PEPFARBlueprint, any thoughts?
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:16:28
  24. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@SciSpeaksBlog Measure us by the results we achieve: over 5m on treatment, up from 1.7m in 2008 & on track for POTUS WAD targets. #whchat
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:25:00
  25. CorettaJackson
    Coretta @CorettaJackson
    @VJ44 @WHlive What role does social media play in preventing/ending HIV/AIDS in the US & abroad? #whchat #WAD2012 #mobile #health
    Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:14:50

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