Helene Gayle appointed Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
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We’re excited to relate that Helene Gayle, head of CARE, global health advocate & leader, and ONE board member has been appointed Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA).
President Obama commented on the appointment, “(a)s we organize numerous ways to engage the American people in confronting the HIV epidemic in our country, the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS will play a critical role in developing and implementing a National HIV/AIDS Strategy.” “Dr. Gayle brings an intense commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS and unique experience in advancing public health. I look forward to her leadership and counsel.”
The position is voluntary and part time. Dr. Gayle continues in her ongoing leadership of CARE.
You can read the full story on the appointment on CARE’s website.
Congratulations Helene! This is great news for U.S. leadership on ending HIV/AIDS.
-Mark Brinkmoeller
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