Supports the goals of World AIDS Day and aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Highlights the estimated 39.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS globally, including 1.4 million children.
Notes the significant number of deaths from AIDS in the U.S. since the epidemic began, particularly affecting communities of color.
Reports over 37,000 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2022, with disproportionate impacts on racial and ethnic minorities.
Acknowledges the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990, which provides essential services for uninsured or underinsured individuals living with HIV.
Recognizes the Minority AIDS Initiative established to address the needs of racial and ethnic minorities affected by HIV.
Mentions the U=U (Undetectable=Untransmittable) movement and its positive impact on public health.
Cites the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aiming to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Highlights the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and its significant contributions to global HIV/AIDS efforts.
Notes the Global Fund’s role in providing antiretroviral therapy and saving millions of lives.
Reports progress in reducing new HIV transmissions and AIDS-related deaths since 2010.
Emphasizes the importance of access to antiretroviral therapy and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for prevention.
Identifies ongoing challenges, including new HIV diagnoses and disparities in access to testing and treatment.
Calls for increased focus on vulnerable populations, including women, children, and communities disproportionately affected by HIV.
Encourages robust funding for prevention, care, and treatment services for those impacted by HIV.
Urges rapid action to expand testing and treatment programs globally.
Supports the scaling up of comprehensive prevention services and a National PrEP Program.
Advocates for U.S. leadership in domestic and international HIV efforts and encourages civil society involvement in policy development.
Calls for shared responsibility among developing countries for sustainable domestic HIV responses.
Urges the international community to maintain and increase support for global HIV combat efforts.
