AIDS Funding

U.S. HHS awards almost $1.7 billion for HIV/AIDS care

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, April 3rd, 2005

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt announced 174 grants worth nearly $1.7 billion to help all 50 states, 9 U.S. territories, 51 cities hit hard by HIV/AIDS, and 64 community-based organizations provide essential services to low-income residents living with HIV/AIDS.

The fiscal-year 2005 grants support the delivery of primary medical care, prescription drugs, and support services.

The grants were awarded under three Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act programs. HHS' Health Resources and Services Administration oversees CARE Act programs.

The 51 grants to eligible...

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