$1.4 billion allotted to help 560,000 patients afford life-saving drug.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced over $1.4 billion has been allocated to HIV medication access for low-income Americans. Once-per-day viral suppression pills allow those living with HIV to treat symptoms while avoiding the degenerative properties of the potentially deadly virus. However, doses of the medication can cost a single patient almost $40,000 per year.
This $1.4 billion will be distributed through the department’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which will grant over 560,000 low-income Americans access to this life-saving drug.
“Over half of people with diagnosed HIV in the United States – more than half a million people – receive services through the Program each year,” said HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm. “This funding makes it possible for people with HIV to access life-saving medication and treatment that are proven to improve health outcomes, reduce HIV transmission, and save lives.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Deputy Secretary Palm as she facilitates the funding for HIV treatments for low-income patients.
- For HHS officials to be prudent as they allocate resources through various health programs.
Sources: Department of Health and Human Services
