Joshua was orphaned at the age of 2 and adopted by his aunt, Maharo Peshence. As a young boy, he was bullied by neighbors, who informed him that he is not his aunt’s biological child and that he is HIV-positive. Confused and hurt, Joshua started questioning why he had to take drugs. He felt unloved. […] The post Coming Home appeared first on Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Daniel, a boy living in southwest Uganda, began to fall ill in his early years of life. Eventually, his mother took him to Kisoro Hospital, where he was diagnosed with HIV. Initially, Daniel responded well to medication and achieved viral suppression—meaning that HIV became undetectable in his blood. However, following his parents’ separation, Daniel encountered […] The post Becoming a Family appeared first on Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
In Tanzania, children living with HIV face unique challenges in understanding their condition and the importance of adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Many children, especially those under 10, struggle with complex HIV terminologies and the importance of their treatment. This lack of understanding often leads to poor adherence to ART, which is critical for viral […] The post Through Tara’s Story appeared first on Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Patricia is alive and healthy today because of caregivers who gave her the psychological, human support she needed to stay on treatment.| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation