Between 2004 and 2008, PEPFAR has:
Allocated $18.8 billion to fight global AIDS. Supported antiretroviral treatment for 1.73 million people. Of these, 1.64 million are in the program’s 15 focus countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean (figures as of March 31, 2008). Increased the number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy through the program from 4,800 in 2004 to 85,900 in 2007. Provided antiretroviral drugs for more than one million pregnant women, thereby preventing nearly 200,000 infant infections. Provided HIV testing for at least 33 million people.
Source: Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator
Related Article: The U.S.’s $18.8-Billion Global AIDS Initiative–5 Years Later
- Allocated $18.8 billion to fight global AIDS.
- Supported antiretroviral treatment for 1.73 million people. Of these, 1.64 million are in the program’s 15 focus countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean (figures as of March 31, 2008).
- Increased the number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy through the program from 4,800 in 2004 to 85,900 in 2007.
- Provided antiretroviral drugs for more than one million pregnant women, thereby preventing nearly 200,000 infant infections.
- Provided HIV testing for at least 33 million people.
Source: Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator
Related Article: The U.S.’s $18.8-Billion Global AIDS Initiative–5 Years Later
