New York Times Letter to the Editor
May 18, 2009
Letter
The Global Fight Against AIDS
To the Editor:
Re "Obama Seeks a Global Health Plan Broader Than Bush’s AIDS Effort" (news article, May 6):
The details of President Obama’s new global health initiative have left many concerned that the financing described does not reflect the commitment required to lead the United States’ efforts in the global fight against H.I.V. and AIDS.
The Obama administration needs to recognize that we cannot afford to scrimp on global health - the cost of failure is too high. Our inaction threatens to forsake the more than 15 million children orphaned by AIDS, future parents and leaders of our world.
In April, President Obama nominated Dr. Eric Goosby to be the global AIDS coordinator. As Dr. Goosby begins his work in Washington, he faces serious obstacles to securing the full financing Congress has authorized to combat H.I.V. and AIDS - the financing our moral obligations demand.
We expect Dr. Goosby to be a fierce advocate for lifesaving H.I.V./AIDS and children’s programs. He can expect our tireless support in return.
Jennifer Delaney
Executive Director
Global Action for Children
Washington, May 6, 2009
