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SCONRES 31 110th Congress Senate International Affairs AIDS (Disease) Developing countries Health Health facilities Health information systems Health surveys Human immunodeficiency viruses Malaria Medical personnel World health

A concurrent resolution expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in health programs that alleviate disease and reduce premature death in developing nations, especially through programs that combat high levels of infectious disease improve children's and women's health, decrease malnutrition, reduce unintended pregnancies, fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy behaviors, and strengthen health care capacity.

Introduced: May 3, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604)
May 3, 2007
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that contributing to improving health in developing nations is in the vital interest of the United States as it helps protect the health of the American people, facilitates development among partner nations, and cultivates a positive U.S. image.

Acknowledges the need to strengthen health care systems to meet essential health needs.

Supports U.S. investments in reducing the global burdens of HIV/AIDS and malaria through the President's Emergency Program for AIDS Relief and the President's Malaria Initiative.

Encourages the U.S. government to expand adoption and implementation of policies and programs that alleviate the greatest burden of disease in developing nations in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

What's happening now May 3, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604)

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