What advancements in the treatment of HIV/AIDS should be celebrated during the anniversary of the Ryan White Care Act?

Schmid on Ryan White

Submitted by Ali on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 04:13

When the Ryan White Care Act was passed 25 years ago, Congress was responding to a national health emergency that was overwhelming our Nation, particularly hospitals and health clinics in large urban areas.  People were dying because there were no effective long lasting treatments and the only option was just AZT.  Emergency funding was needed to help pay for hospital beds, doctors and nurses, drugs, hospice care, and the city and state public health systems that were struggling to respond to the epidemic.  

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Terry on Ryan White

Submitted by Ali on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 04:19

The Ryan White CARE (Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency) Act has facilitated tremendous advancements in the treatment of HIV and AIDS, particularly with regard to connecting people living with HIV to care and keeping those individuals in care. Specifically, th...

Source: PHRMA - June 4, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news