AIDS Healthcare Foundation

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1 million people in 45 countries. It is currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S.

Pronunciation

AIDS Healthcare Foundation: /eɪdz ˈhelθkeər ˌfaʊndˈeɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "AIDS Healthcare Foundation" is derived from the organization's primary mission. "AIDS" is an acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease that the foundation aims to combat. "Healthcare" refers to the medical care and services provided by the organization, and "Foundation" signifies its status as a nonprofit entity.

Related Terms

• HIV/AIDS: Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease that attacks the body's immune system. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation provides medical care, advocacy, and services for individuals living with this disease.

• Nonprofit organization: An organization that uses its revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is a nonprofit organization.

• Advocacy: The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation advocates for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

• Global health: An area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation operates in 45 countries, making it a significant player in global health.

• Public health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation contributes to public health through its work with HIV/AIDS.

See Also

• List of HIV/AIDS organizations
• Global health
• Public health

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on AIDS Healthcare Foundation
• Wikipedia's article - AIDS Healthcare Foundation

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