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Each year, more babies are born with HIV in one busy clinic in Africa than in the United States, Canada and England combined.  This is because treatment to prevent HIV infection of newborns in the developed world has essentially eradicated mother-to-child transmission of the virus.

While similarly potent clinical solutions are increasingly becoming available in Africa, the impact and effectiveness for HIV-positive mothers is less successful without complementary social, emotional and psychological support.

mothers2mothers (m2m) offers an effective, sustainable model of care that provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV/AIDS.      

 

 
 
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Spotlight

mothers2mothers honored with Best Practice award from the Global Health Council

17 Jun 10 - The Global Health Council announced today that mothers2mothers and Dr. Mitch Besser are the recipients of the prestigious Best Practices in Global Health award.  This annual award is given to highlight the efforts of individuals dedicated to improving the health of disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities.  Recipients of the award are selected for their ability to exhibit measurable results in the field and m2m is honored to have been chosen!  Click here to read more about the award.

 

mothers2mothers awarded top Impumelelo award

16 May 10 - mothers2mothers is awarded the Social Entrepreneurship Award from the Impumelelo Innovations Award Trust in Cape Town, South Africa.  This is the first year this has been awarded, and is the trust's top award.  mothers2mothers was the recipient of the Platinum Award in 2006/7 and is greatly honored to be recognized yet again.  Click here to read an article about the awards ceremony.

 

Gene Falk speaks at World Economic Forum on Africa

7 May 10 - Gene Falk, Co-Founder and President of mothers2mothers, speaks as part of the panel on Innovations in Health: Shaping a New Landscape at the World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Dar el Salaam, Tanzania.  Gene had the opportunity to speak about the organization and the role mothers2mothersplays in providing PMTCT services for women living with HIV.  Robert Fabricant of Fast Company mentions m2m in his Forum blog, click here to read it now.