#Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

Harold Phillips, a Black man living with HIV, is the new director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP).

The US People living with HIV Caucus has some words for the incoming Administration

Hint: Gilead Sciences donated the meds for Trump’s HIV prevention program, so that cost isn’t the issue.

Trump administration wants to let health care workers deny service to people based on their religious and moral beliefs.

But the health secretary does not support safe injection sites.

PACHA had been empty over a year, after everyone quit or was fired by Trump.

My response to Trump’s State of the Union

A roundup of statements

To quote the president: SAD!

The announcement of a reinstated Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) is a cynical ploy. We shouldn’t fall for it.

Last year, six members of PACHA resigned in protest of Trump, who then fired the rest. Until now, the council had remained empty.

What’s going on with the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS?

AIDS United questions the timing and approach of the PACHA dismissals.

The termination by FedEx letter happens after six other PACHA members resigned in protest in June.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price resigned amid scandal. Plus: Trump continues PACHA, the presidential AIDS council.

“What we really need is action on the health care bill.”