Dispatches from the AIDS Pandemic: A Firsthand Account of CDC’s Early Response

Authored by renowned public health leaders Kevin M. De Cock, Harold W. Jaffe, and James W. Curran, Dispatches from the AIDS Pandemic offers a unique and authoritative account of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) early response to the AIDS epidemic.

The Evolution of a Pandemic

In this gripping narrative, the authors draw on interviews from the CDC’s AIDS Oral History Project to trace the evolution of AIDS from a newly recognized disease to a global pandemic. The book is divided into three sections, each providing a comprehensive overview of the CDC’s response to the crisis.

Early Days of the Epidemic

The first section delves into the earliest days of the epidemic within the United States, shedding light on the initial prevention strategies and the challenges faced by public health officials. This section provides a detailed account of the CDC’s early response, highlighting the agency’s efforts to understand and combat the disease.

Global Response

In the second section, the authors expand the borders of the response, focusing on the CDC’s early international work on AIDS in Africa and Thailand. This section offers a fascinating glimpse into the CDC’s pioneering efforts to combat the epidemic on a global scale.

Scientific Advancements and Community Activism

The final section closes with an overview of the significant scientific and public health advancements that followed, as well as the historic community activism that spurred essential funding and partnerships for the development of life-saving interventions. This section is a testament to the power of collaboration and advocacy in the fight against AIDS.

About the Book

Dispatches from the AIDS Pandemic is published by Oxford University Press and is available in hardcover format, comprising 384 pages. The book is set for release on May 12, 2023. With its authoritative account and firsthand insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in public health, epidemiology, and the history of the AIDS pandemic.

Product Details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 384 pages
• ISBN-10: 0197626521
• ISBN-13: 978-0197626528