Several measures in Congress are working to fight AIDS and other diseases internationally. A bill to help poor African countries purchase AIDS medications has been drafted by Rep. Henry Hyde (R-Ill.). In addition, Sens. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.) are planning a measure that would give tax credits to drug companies to promote development of new tuberculosis, malaria, and AIDS vaccines. Another bill that would increase funding for prevention campaigns is also under consideration.

Other CDC News for March 23, 2001

Mortality, CD4 Cell Count Decline, and Depressive Symptoms Among HIV-Seropositive Women U.S. Drug Buyers Unlikely to Seek Deep Discounts on AIDS Medicines Congress Looks to Step Up Fight Against AIDS and Other Diseases Overseas TB Cases Increase Despite Cheap Medication: WHO	AIDS Panic in China Leads to Draconian Measures Health Tips: Physicians Should Screen for Chlamydia Disney: No Risk to Visitors From Employee With TB Tuberculosis Treatment Interruption -- Ivanovo Oblast, Russia Federation, 1999 and Evaluation of a Directly Observed Therapy Short Course Strategy for TB Disease -- Orel Oblast, Russia, Russian Federation, 1999-2000
World TB Day -- March 24, 2001