U.S. Ends HIV Travel Ban
On Friday, President Obama announced that the U.S. will overturn its 22-year-old ban on travel and immigration to the U.S. by HIV-positive people.
In early July, we let you know that the HIV travel ban was set to be lifted through a change issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noting that public comments were being requested and that a final rule would be issued later in the year. We are happy to report back that the change has been approved, and the ban will be officially lifted at the beginning of the New Year.
Of the new regulation, President Obama said, “We lead the world when it comes to helping stem the AIDS pandemic-yet we are one of only a dozen countries that still bar people with HIV from entering our own country.” He continued, “If we want to be the global leader in combating HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it.” Obama also thanked former President George W. Bush, for approving the initial steps to repeal the ban last summer. Obama’s comments came during a signing ceremony to extend the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, which provides medical care and support to about 500,000 mostly low-income and uninsured people living with HIV/AIDS.
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November 3, 2009 at 6:12 am
FINALLY !! Good to know that this archaic regulation will bite the dust on 1 Jan 2010. It should have done so years ago. Thanks for posting this, Rena.
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November 3, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Wow that’s amazing…I’m really proud of our President…I’m glad he’s continuing to take care of issues that are really humanitarian issues. I’m thankful.
November 3, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Great News! Glad it finally happened!
January 4, 2010 at 1:49 pm
yes you did it Obama. Nobody should be discriminated on basis of his or her health status. you’ve set an example to the rest. May God bless you and impart you with more and more wisdom.