Excerpts from Sections on HIV/AIDS

AGOA III Legislation (full text)

Section 2. Findings

H.R.4103-2

9) “…….(A) One of the greatest challenges facing African countries continues to be the HIV/AIDS epidemic, which has infected as many as one out of every four people in some countries, creating tremendous social, political, and economic costs. African countries need continued United States financial and technical assistance to combat this epidemic. (B) More awareness and involvement by governments are necessary. Countries like Uganda, recognizing the threat of HIV/AIDS, have boldly attacked it through a combination of education, public awareness, enhanced medical infrastructure and resources, and greater access to medical treatment. An effective HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment strategy involves all of these steps”……

Section 3. Statement of policy

“Congress supports…… 4) international efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, other infectious diseases, and serious public health problems……….”

H. R. 4103—3

(G) “improving transparency, good governance, and political accountability; (H) expanding access to social services, education, and health services with a high priority given to addressing HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, other infectious diseases, and other public health problems;…………”