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PRNewswire - November 28, 2005
Experts on global health and poverty will hold a teleconference to discuss the progress in keeping promises on AIDS on Tuesday, November 29 at 1pm ET (08:00 GMT). The call will feature experts from RESULTS, Global AIDS Alliance and other groups. To sign up for the call, please email dbryden@globalaidsalliance.org or Kolleen Bouchane at kbouchane@results.org
Global AIDS Alliance has also published a Briefing Note about World AIDS Day at: http://www.globalaidsalliance.org/WAD_Briefing.cfm
World AIDS Day is typically a day of remembrance of those of who have died of AIDS, with candlelight vigils, but there is often little mention of the actual record of government decision-makers in supporting or opposing effective AIDS programs.
"As people living with AIDS know well, raising awareness is simply not enough," said David Bryden, Communications Director for Global AIDS Alliance. "The theme this year means we have to hold decision-makers to their promises. If we only hold a candle, and fail to make sure our leaders know we expect action, we are not doing our job."
"Honesty, not politeness, is needed in the face of this epidemic," said Bryden "It has to be said that President Bush has not kept his promise on funding for the Global Fund. And, his policies on clean needle-exchange and the approach to abstinence have undermined prevention globally."
In July, President Bush personally signed the G8 Declaration promising full support for the Global Fund, yet the Fund still lacks the resources needed for any additional grantmaking.
The Congress is also considering a House-approved budget deficit bill that would dramatically cut the benefits provided by Medicaid and ultimately force many people off of Medicaid. A majority of people living with HIV (55%) rely on Medicaid and 90% of children living with HIV rely on Medicaid.
"The President should oppose this cut if he is to be true to his statements of concern on World AIDS Day," said Bryden.
SOURCE Global AIDS Alliance
Web Site: http://www.globalaidsalliance.org
http://www.globalaidsalliance.org/WAD_Briefing.cfm
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