PEPFAR’s Uncertain Future for AIDS Relief

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

By Staff Reporters

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An impactful government program is facing an uncertain future. PEPFAR—an acronym for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief—was created by former President George W. Bush in 2003 and is credited with saving 25 million lives around the world. Through the program, the US government has invested more than $100 billion in treatment for HIV-AIDS and related illnesses by providing training, medical infrastructure, and antiretroviral drugs. PEPFAR remains the largest commitment by a country to confront a single disease, according to KFF.

Since its inception, PEPFAR has been renewed every five years with bipartisan support. But that wasn’t the case in 2023, as lawmakers let the program expire at the end of September.

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PODCAST: A Conversation with Deborah Birx MD

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

THE COMMON BRIDGE

By Richard Helppie

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20 years ago, as HIV and AIDS threatened vast populations in sub-Saharan Africa, Haiti, Guyana and Vietnam, the US Government made the largest investment in battling a pandemic. Known as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). May 27th marked the 20th anniversary of the creation of this bipartisan program which coordinated the work of government agencies and local governments to reduce the infections. Dr. Deborah Birx, who had a significant role in the program visits The Common Bridge to talk about PEPFAR’s renewal. Don’t be surprised when the discussion takes a turn to more current events.

In part 2, Dr. Birx responds to Rich’s questions about the decline in scientific credibility.

LINK: https://thecommonbridge.substack.com/p/watch-listen-or-read-information?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#play

HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/richard-helppies-common-bridge/id1485396596

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