Funding Cuts Jeopardize Delaware's HIV Prevention Services
Republicans and Democrats are calling on Congress to reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a bipartisan program that has saved 25 million lives and prevented 5.5 million babies from being born HIV-positive. Former Senator Rick Santorum, a key figure in the program's early negotiations, advocates for continuing PEPFAR with the same bipartisan compromise. Senator Ben Cardin emphasizes that PEPFAR remains one of the most effective foreign assistance programs and refutes claims that it supports abortion. The program has trained healthcare workers, supported orphans, and strengthened relations with African nations. As the future of PEPFAR hangs in the balance, it is crucial to recognize its bipartisan origins and the need for continued leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS.