In remarks at Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy, Maryland, on Friday, November 30, President Bush urged Congress to approve an additional $30 billion over the next five years to fight HIV/AIDS around the world (boston.com, 12/1).
“We dedicate ourselves to a great purpose: We will turn the tide against HIV/AIDS—once and for all,” Bush said.
He also announced that he would take a trip to Africa early in 2008 to highlight the need for additional funding.
According to President Bush, about 1.4 million HIV-positive people in sub-Saharan Africa are receiving antiretroviral treatment, up from about 50,000 five years ago.
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"I'm HIV positive and diabetic (as well as have high cholesterol) and some of my meds specify taking them with 'high fat foods' which I have to do twice a day. I've eaten as healthy as possible, but when it comes to high fat foods, I am in a quandary...about what to eat sometimes..."
