Joining with AIDS Healthcare Foundation and a coalition of Mexican advocacy groups, Dr. Saavedra has been a key leader in the campaign to lower the cost of antiretroviral medications. His participation in recent successful lobbying efforts aimed at pharmaceutical companies and the Mexican government has resulted in increased access to lifesaving treatment for those in need.

"I am pleased to be joining the AHF team as Chief of Global Affairs and am looking forward to deepening my work on behalf of the organization--saving lives through the delivery of cutting-edge medicine and fearless advocacy," said Dr. Saavedra. "I am especially gratified to have the
opportunity to contribute to the expansion of AHF?s global HIV testing and prevention efforts and proud to be part of an organization working so

tirelessly in the areas of HIV prevention through the scale-up of condom distribution, mass testing and linkage to lifesaving treatment and care
for those testing positive. These efforts are integral to the fight against global AIDS."

Dr. Saavedra received his medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and earned Master degrees in both public health and health policy and management from Harvard University.

About AHF
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the nation's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS organization. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to more than 95,000 individuals in 21 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia. Additional information is available at www.aidshealth.org

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