Faith groups urge White House to release funding for HIV/AIDS prevention
Summary
Five faith-based organizations have asked the White House to release money that Congress has already set aside to help prevent HIV/AIDS in other countries. They sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget asking for full funding of programs like PEPFAR and the Global Fund.Key Facts
- Five religious groups made a formal request to the White House.
- They want the money Congress approved for HIV/AIDS prevention abroad to be released.
- The letter was sent to Russell Vought, the Office of Management and Budget Director.
- They emphasized funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
- They also want support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
- These programs focus on preventing and treating serious diseases in other countries.
- The funding is intended to help reduce the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS.
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