- United States
- Ga.
- Letter
The decision to lay off the entire staff of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy is alarming amid the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and the resurgence of preventable diseases like measles. This office is instrumental in guiding national strategies like the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan. Eliminating the OIDP would undermine efforts to control HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections, jeopardizing public health. Maintaining this office's expertise is crucial to combating the HIV/AIDS crisis effectively, preventing further spread of preventable diseases, and researching a cure for HIV. Reconsider this action to uphold the nation's commitment to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic and protecting community well-being.