The US is to spend $16-billion over the next few years to help combat Aids and hunger globally, US President George Bush disclosed on Wednesday.
Speaking after talks in Pretoria with South African President Thabo Mbeki, Bush said the US was undertaking a major new effort to help governments and private groups combat Aids.
”Over the next five years, we will spend $15-billion in the global fight against Aids. People across Africa had the will to fight this disease, but often not the resources. And the United States of America is willing to put up the resources to help in the fight,” he stated.
He added that the US was also committed to helping the people of Africa defeat hunger.
”We provided more than 500 000 metric tons of food aid to Southern Africa over the past 18 months. This year we’ll provide nearly $1-billion to address food emergencies. We care when we see people who are hungry.” – I-Net Bridge