CIAO DATE: 08/04

AIDS in Africa: Myths and Facts

November 2003

Africa Policy Information Center

Abstract

MYTH: President Bush has significantly increased funding to fight AIDS in Africa.

FACT: Bush is providing NO new money to fight AIDS in Africa this year.

President Bush announced a $15 billion "emergency plan" to fight AIDS in Africa - but this was an empty promise. The President resident has requested NO new money for 2003, and very little for 2004. This is far less than the U.S. can, and should, provide. As a first step, Bush must show global leadership by providing the full $15 billion he promised. While he continues to stall, 7,000 Africans are dying everyday.

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