What We’re Reading: Proposed U.S. Budget Cuts Could Result in More Infant Infections
Posted by
Robert Yule
Washington, D.C.
February 24, 2011
Photo: Benjamin Myers
Lyons expressed his deep concern over cuts to programs that are working and saving lives. According to PEPFAR estimates, this could result in as many as 100,000 fewer pregnant women who receive services to protect their babies from HIV, potentially leading to 20,000 new infections in infants.
Before the Senate takes up the budget in the next few weeks, the Foundation has been raising its voice to encourage Congress to reverse these drastic and harmful funding reductions.
Click here to read and listen to the interview with Voice of America.
Robert Yule is the senior media manager for the Foundation, based in Washington, D.C.