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International News Romania to Receive Some US$40 Million for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis ProgramsApril 21, 2004 Romania will receive some $40 million from the UN's Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, authorities announced Tuesday. The health ministry said it will coordinate 61 programs fighting AIDS in the next two years. Some $21.8 million will be spent on state- and nongovernmental organization-run programs focusing on HIV prevention and surveillance and patient assistance. New clinics will be started, and some 2,000 doctors working with HIV patients will be trained. Some 20 programs fighting TB will share $16.8 million. Associated Press 04.20.04 ![]() Groups Urge British Parliament to Increase Funding for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Contribution to Global Fund ![]() Clinton Foundation, Global Fund, World Bank, UNICEF Extend Low-Cost Generic AIDS Drug Prices to More Than 100 Countries This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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