Scientists announced that a baby born with HIV appears to have been cured.

The patient, a 2 year old from Mississippi, has gone without medication for a year without any sign of the disease.

"I just felt like this baby was at a higher-than-normal risk , and deserved our best shot," said Pediatric HIV Specialist Dr. Hannah Gay.

Gay treated the baby with a three drug infusion, within the first 30 hours of its' birth, that apparently erased the HIV before it could permanate.

"We can't promise to cure babies who are infected," Gay said. "We can promise to prevent the vast majority of transmissions if the moms are tested during every pregnancy."

Over 3 million children were living with HIV in 2011.

New York Fashion week kicks off on Wednesday with the amFAR Gala.

The black-tie event is held every year on the eve of fashion week in honor of individuals who have contributed to the fight against AIDS.

This years' honorees include: Heidi Klum, Janet Jackson, and Kenneth Cole.

The gala, which had its' show in 1998, has raised over $10 million to date.

Click here to learn more about amFAR.

Watch an amFAR video featuring Janet ( below):