Despite recent advances involving protease inhibitors that provide hope in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the disease is far from conquered. Having access to current and accurate information is vital in stemming the spread of infection, as well as managing the symptoms of those infected.
AIDSinfo
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, or DHHS, set up a website called AIDSinfo that offers information on HIV and AIDS. The website presents government-approved information about HIV and AIDS. Information includes the latest clinical research, medical guidelines, and treatment and prevention. Moreover, AIDSinfo presents information on government and private clinical trials. The website is also careful not to endorse any particular brand so as to preserve the objectivity of the information presented.
AIDS.Org
AIDS.Org Inc. is a nonprofit and educational organization that was founded in 1993 by Mark Johnson. AIDS.Org aims to improve the quality of life of those afflicted by HIV and AIDS as well as stem the further spread of HIV. The organization is able to accomplish these objectives by providing and disseminating up-to-date information about infection prevention, HIV testing, as well as treatment options via a website. The website also encourages people to volunteer their time and money to the organization.
Avert
Avert is a charitable organization based in the UK, according to Avert.Org. Avert maintains and builds relationships with other organizations that also aim to prevent the spread the HIV and provide support for infected people. The organization is heavily involved in various charitable institutions in South Africa. Moreover, Avert maintains a website that provides a wide range of information about HIV and AIDS. In addition, the website has interactive media sections such as photo and video galleries, as well as quizzes, games and an anecdote section that showcases various anecdotes sent to the organization. The website is visited by over 3 million people per week, Avert.org says.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official website has extensive information about HIV and AIDs. The website provides basic information about the disease, as well as other topics such as statistics, testing, treatment and the latest HIV research. The website presents this information in a variety of formats that include newsletters, reports, fact sheets, slide sets and podcasts, to name a few.
