With 42 million people living with HIV around the world and over 22 million deaths attributed to AIDS since the beginning of the global epidemic, families, communities, and nations have been ravaged across the world. In 2005 alone, there were an estimated 4.1 million new cases of HIV, and an estimated 2.8 million died of AIDS-defining illnesses.

While sub-Saharan Africa has been hardest hit by the global epidemic, many other regions of the world—including Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia—are verging on catastrophe. The threat HIV/AIDS imposes on social stability and economic security globally cannot be understated. Already, the disease is damaging national economies and tearing at the social fabric everywhere. Without positive and aggressive intervention, the national security of many countries could be at risk. While we recognize the significant contributions already made by the United States government, it is important for the U.S. to increase its support. The U.S. can and must take action today to reduce the damaging impact HIV/AIDS is having throughout the world.

World Map: Every minute, 9 people around the world are infected with HIV.  AIDS is presently the leading cause of death worldwide. 

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