Bush Leaves Historic Legacy on Global Battle Against AIDS
Posted on January 5, 2008 - Filed Under AIDS, Bush |
Have you ever heard of Pepfar?
In the United States the term isn’t a blip on the political or policy radar screen, unless you are a public health policy wonk. But Pepfar, short for, President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, is one of the most important achievements of the Bush administration. Since 2004, U.S. Government has committed $18.8 billion to the fight against global HIV/AIDS, exceeding its original commitment of $15 billion over five years. In Uganda, its citizen worry about what will happen to “the Bush Fund” as they called it, when he leaves office.
Today’s NY Times examines the legacy of Pepfar and discusses the effects it has had on the fight against HIV/AIDS in impoverished nations. According to the article, “So far, roughly 1.4 million AIDS patients have received lifesaving medicine paid for with American dollars, up from 50,000 before the initiative.”
Although there is division and angst over much of President Bush’s foreign policy, this program stands out as a significant positive achievement.
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