Under the new law, $4.6 billion is allocated to support HIV programs in accordance with the America First Global Health strategy, as well as $1.25 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and $45 million to support UNAIDS operations.
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima thanked the President and Congress of the United States for their "continued support for global health." She emphasized that U.S. investments will help millions of people around the world and ensure an effective response to the HIV epidemic.
The enacted law also contributes to the implementation of the America First Global Health strategy, which aims to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and supports U.S. efforts to combat HIV independently. "For the past twenty years, American investments have been the main driver of global progress, saving millions of lives and supporting countries in their fight against the epidemic," the statement noted.
UNAIDS expressed its readiness to effectively utilize the allocated funds, offering countries and communities technical assistance, data, and strategic support, while actively collaborating with the U.S. government, the Global Fund, and local partners. Since its establishment in 1996, the U.S. has remained a key partner of UNAIDS, the organization emphasizes.
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