About the site
Overseas
Government / Public Agencies
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
A weekly report prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which is based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC)
This is a national network of leading HIV experts who provide locally based, tailored education, clinical consultation and technical assistance to healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
National HIV/AIDS Clinicians' Consultation Center (NCCC)
The center, based on the University of California, San Francisco, is a component of the AIDS Education and Training Centers Program. It provides healthcare providers expert clinical consultation and education to improve patient health outcomes.
HIV VACCINE TRIALS NETWORK (HVTN)
It is the world’s largest publicly funded multi-disciplinary, international collaboration facilitating the development of vaccines to prevent HIV/AIDS and conducting all phases of clinical trials.
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
One of the largest non-profit HIV service organizations in the United States which provides services to more than 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County.
Medical Institutions / Research Institutions
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HIV Guide
Authoritative information about HIV/AIDS presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine for health professionals.
Educational Institutions
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Stanford HIV Drug Resistance Database
The HIV drug resistance database provided by Stanford University. By entering a codon, one can find whether it is drug resistance or not.
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Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS)
A key program of the AIDS Research Institute at the University of California, San Francisco. Introduces wide-ranging basic and clinical studies as well as HIV prevention interventions.
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Brown University AIDS Program
Provides advanced clinical training and education to healthcare providers that serve people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
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Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC)
A federally-funded training center which provides AIDS and HIV clinical training and support to health care professionals. Part of a national network of AIDS Education and Training Centers, serving all states and territories in the U.S.
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New England AIDS Education and Training Center
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International Antiviral Society-USA
Sponsors continuing medical education (CME) programs for physician since 1992. Various programs, including “Cases on the Web,” are available.
Academic Societies
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International AIDS Society
International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC)
Established in 1995. One can read online articles in journals published by the organization.
Infectious Diseases Society of America
American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM)
A professional organization of HIV practitioners and experts, providing HIV/AIDS related information such as conferences, treatment or careers.
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP)
Provides the latest HIV and AIDS treatment information and research (including reports on drugs) as well as comprehensive reports.
ASHM (Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine)
An organization of health professionals in Australia and New Zealand established in 1990. It holds conferences and provides educational and training programs. Paid members have access to the latest information.
Private Organizations (U.S.A.)
AIDS.ORG
Provides education and facilitates the free and open exchange of knowledge.
Medscape
Offers the latest medical news and education to physicians and healthcare professionals. Registered members can read unlimited articles and receive newsletters.
HIVDENT
Resources for healthcare professionals who specialize in oral care.
HIV Testing info
Information about treatment－specifically about anti-HIV drugs and their side effects.
Medical Advocates FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
A simply designed website for people with HIV/AIDS. Serves young people, women, and children who have limited access to information due to poverty or prejudice.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA)
A not-for-profit fundraising organization founded by the Council of Actors Equity Association and the Producers’ Group. It supports individuals in the entertainment industry directly through the social services and programs of the Actors’ Fund, and other organizations which provide treatment or services for people with HIV/AIDS.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Founded by Elizabeth Glaser (who had contracted HIV in a blood transfusion and lost her daughter due to AIDS in 1988) to eliminate pediatric HIV/AIDS through prevention and treatment programs, research, and advocacy.
TheBody
Resources on HIV/AIDS: news, support and personal perspectives.
TheBodyPro
Sibling site of “TheBody” with resources to support the HIV workforce.
The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
Information on AIDS-related research, treatment, prevention, and policy issues. A wide range of educational materials including its newsletters and program reports are regularly published.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
A charitable foundation established by Bill Gates, the principal founder of Microsoft, and his wife, Melinda, to support various activities to reduce infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, develop vaccines and educate those in need to improve their lives.
POZ.com
Offer daily news, treatment updates, personal profiles, investigative features, videos, blogs and extensive online social network for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Being Alive
A nonprofit organization in California operated by and for people living with HIV/AIDS. It provides a variety of programs, such as comprehensive emotional support and treatment education.
AIDSWatch
A 24-hour electronic memorial. If a name of a family member or friend who died of AIDS is included in the roster, it appears on the website on World AIDS Day, December 1, for 24 hours, wherever you are in the world.
Critical Path Project
An organization founded by a Japanese person, who was a civil rights, gay rights and HIV activist, and died from complications related to AIDS in 2000. Classes and programs are offered for all people in the community, including people living with HIV, hepatitis C, and other chronic health conditions.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF)
Resources and programs for people living with and at risk for HIV.
Gay Men's Health Crisis
Offers inclusive services such as HIV/AIDS hotline, HIV prevention, individual counseling and hot meals.
RXinsider
Resources for pharmacy management to learn about the products and services that support pharmacies and patient care.
Private Organizations (other than U.S.A.)
AIDS Trust of Australia
National charity for the HIV/AIDS sector in Australia. (in English)
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Canada’s source for information about HIV and hepatitis C prevention, testing, care, treatment and support. (in English and French)
Avert
UK-based charity which provides global information and education on HIV/AIDS such as latest care guidelines. Offers support focusing on the regions heavily affected by HIV, such as Southern Africa. (in English)
aidsmap
UK organization which shares the latest information about HIV/AIDS, including clinical and epidemiological data. (Available in multiple languages)
Terrence Higgins Trust (UK)
UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, which was founded in 1982, and it is one of the largest in Europe. Provides information, helpline and other services, as well as runs community programs and campaigns. (in English)
Grupo de Incentivo a Vida
A support organization in Brazil. Its name means “a support group for people who want to improve their health and well-being.” (in Portuguese)
Hong Kong Aids Foundation
Enhances public awareness and provides a variety of services to people affected by HIV/AIDS, including free HIV testing and AIDS Helpline. (in English and Chinese)
Utopia Asia
Information about gay & lesbian communities in Asia, HIV/AIDS, support organizations and so on.
