$2M Slated for Puerto Ricans with HIV/AIDS

More than $2 million in federal funds is headed to Puerto Rico to help patients on a waiting list for AIDS drug assistance.

More than 44,000 people among the island’s nearly 4 million residents have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; it is unclear exactly how many are waiting for medication. Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi said Tuesday the money will go to help individuals who lack health insurance.

The US territory recently received $17 million to expand HIV treatment and prevention programs in metropolitan areas.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.

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