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$2M Slated for Puerto Ricans with HIV/AIDS Abstract 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. Source http://www.ap.org/ Date of Publication 07/24/2012 Article Type General media Article Category News Briefs Disclaimer: NPIN provides this information as a public service only. The views and information provided about the materials, funding opportunities, and organizations do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, or NPIN. cdcnpin.org News Record #60178

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