BBC Article Highlights HIV Death Reduction in Malawi

Hi-
I came across this article tonight while surfing the BBC website (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7581890.stm). It states that ~67% of those affected with HIV in Malawi who are taking anti-retroviral medications are still alive. Approximately 7% of the country's 13M people are affected with HIV/AIDS, and only 150K people are receiving antiretroviral treatment. I have not seen the hard data behind this report, but have asked my professor to look into it.
A step in the right direction!
Chase

Obama and Africa

After watching Michelle Obama speak tonight, i had to reflect on the moment--here is a African-American woman, lawyer, and mother of two, giving a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Amazing progress, but it's been a long time coming. And as I turn towards the problem of Malaria in Africa, i wonder when will progress reach this continent? How will Obama and McCain address the tragedies of Sudan, Kenya, the Congo?

More to come....feel free to post your own comment to this post, or any, by hitting the link below.

Photo caption: The Santa Monica Mountains at sunset, as seen from The Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California. Photo by Chase Coffey.

Test Entry

Dear Family-
This is a test entry--my first entry into the blog, for my trip to Malawi and South Africa. I hope to share my thoughts, feelings, and experiences with yall as they happen, along with photos of the journey.
Love to all!
chase