After President Obama revealed the new U.S. plan to fight HIV, several leaders from the nation's top advocacy groups voiced their support for the plan, as long as it can be carried out.
After a year and a half of research the White House on Tuesday released its national strategy for tackling HIV. The plan calls for a 25% infection reduction over the next five years as well as using a $30 million cash infusion — redirected from the Affordable Care Act — to focus on prevention and targeted testing. Many AIDS organizations heralded the strategy, while others were skeptical. Here’s what groups are saying:
“Today’s release of the strategy is an important milestone that we should all celebrate. However, it’s critical to acknowledge that is just the beginning. Advocates must stay engaged in the weeks, months, and years ahead to ensure this plan gets fully implemented.”
—David Ernesto Munar, AIDS Foundation Chicago vice president
“We are pleased with the direction the Obama administration is pursuing in its national strategy on fighting HIV and AIDS. We have called for an informed and robust dialogue around the truths about HIV and AIDS, including discussions about safe sex, prevention, public education, and living with HIV/AIDS, among other things. That this is happening at the highest level of government sets the tone for significantly reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS in the black community and beyond."
—Sharon J. Lettman, National Black Justice Coalition executive director
"The news of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy brings much needed hope for all Americans affected by HIV/AIDS. We commend President Obama and the leadership of the Office of National AIDS Policy, particularly Jeff Crowley, Greg Millett, and James Albino. We are encouraged that the 14 community forums across the country allowed for the perspectives and experiences of people living with HIV to inform the content, and ultimately the success, of the strategy."
—Marjorie Hill, Gay Men's Health Crisis chief executive
"The president has shown leadership, and for that we commend him. Now, his leadership must continue because the nation’s ability to achieve or exceed the goals articulated in this strategy will require a serious focus by appropriate branches of government and a significant increase in federal resources."
—Darrel Cummings, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center chief of staff
Advocate.com/ July 14, 2010/Editors
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