ONE applauds support for life-changing global AIDS program

WASHINGTON — Answering a question from Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, offered his support for PEPFAR — the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief — and talked about the importance of fighting malaria in Africa.

ONE’s executive director for North America, Tom Hart, said:

“Rex Tillerson is right: our fights against AIDS and malaria are some of the most important and successful U.S. programs on the African continent. It has saved millions of lives, brought hope to hopeless communities, and earned us considerable goodwill.

“We appreciate Mr. Tillerson’s support for PEPFAR and efforts to combat malaria. We hope we can count on him to continue the United States’ leadership in these fights.”