"Today is World AIDS Day. For four decades, this day has been internationally recognized around the world by people from all walks of life, because millions of people's lives have been touched by the HIV crisis. People have lost lovers and husbands and wives and girlfriends and boyfriends and mothers and daughters and children to this deadly disease, of which there is still no cure."
"The Trump administration has reportedly instructed federal agencies and grantees to avoid public statements or events connected to the day. Beyond symbolic silence, the administration has implemented funding cuts that threaten domestic prevention efforts and disrupt global initiatives, such as PEPFAR. Experts warn that reducing support for treatment, prevention, and research could reverse DECADES of progress in controlling HIV/AIDS. Advocates argue these moves disproportionately affect marginalized communities and undermine both national and international public health efforts."
For the first time since 1988 the US did not officially recognize World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, ending a decades-long practice of raising awareness and honoring people affected by HIV/AIDS. The Trump administration instructed federal agencies and grantees to avoid public statements or events tied to the day and implemented funding cuts that threaten domestic prevention and disrupt global initiatives such as PEPFAR. Experts warn that reduced support for treatment, prevention, and research could reverse decades of progress. Advocates say the moves disproportionately harm marginalized communities and weaken national and international public health. Madonna posted on Instagram honoring those lost and criticizing the administration's decision.
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