"For the first time since 1988, the U.S. government will not commemorate World AIDS Day. With very little explanation and almost no lead time, it appears that the Trump Administration has decided to break with nearly 40 years of bipartisan precedent. In doing this, the administration also seems to be breaking once again with President Trump himself, who in 2019 called for the establishment of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, which led to a stunning 21% decline in new infections in America's most affected jurisdictions."
"Here are the facts: Since 1988, the world has come together on December 1st to honor and grieve the 44 million individuals who have died from HIV/AIDS worldwide, including over 700,000 Americans. On this day, year after year, American presidents and policymakers across the political spectrum have, without interruption, commemorated the dead and recommitted to the fight to end the HIV epidemic."
The U.S. government will not commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time since 1988. The Trump Administration's decision breaks nearly 40 years of bipartisan precedent and appears to contradict President Trump's 2019 Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, which helped produce a 21% decline in new infections. After a year of attacks on HIV funding, the omission compounds harm to prevention and treatment efforts. Since 1988, December 1 has honored the 44 million people who have died of AIDS worldwide, including over 700,000 Americans. World AIDS Day is a display of unity for people living with HIV and a beacon of hope for Americans in need of PrEP.
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