What has the United States done to combat global HIV/AIDS since PEPFARs launch in 2003?
As the largest commitment in history by any nation to combat a single disease, providing more than $25 billion to the fight against global AIDS, PEPFAR has had numerous achievements in the past six years. For instance, today, an estimated four million individuals in low- and middle-income countries have access to antiretroviral treatment – and more than half of these individuals are supported by the American people through PEPFAR. PEPFAR has also provided compassionate care for more than 10 million people affected by HIV/AIDS, including more than four million orphans and vulnerable children, and we have supported prevention of mother-to-child transmission programs that have allowed nearly 240,000 babies to be born HIV-free. But these successes would not have been possible without our strong partnerships with countries around the world. As we move into the second phase of the program, we look forward to building on our achievements and working together with our partner countries to ensu
