U.S. President Donald Trump signed the law on February 3, which allocates $4.6 billion to support HIV programs under the America First Global Health strategy, as well as $1.25 billion for the Global Fund, which fights AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and $45 million to support UNAIDS activities.
Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, expressed gratitude to the President and Congress of the United States for their "consistent support for global health," noting that U.S. investments will help millions of people and enhance the effectiveness of the global response to HIV.
This law strengthens the implementation of the America First Global Health strategy, which aligns with UNAIDS' goal to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, and accelerates the U.S. transition to more self-reliant measures in the fight against HIV. "For more than two decades, American investments have been the main driver of global progress, saving millions of lives and supporting countries in their fight against the epidemic," the organization added.
UNAIDS confirmed its readiness to effectively utilize the allocated funds, offering countries and communities technical assistance, data, and strategic support, while closely collaborating with the U.S. government, the Global Fund, and local partners. Since its establishment in 1996, the U.S. has remained one of UNAIDS' key partners, the organization emphasizes.
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