title: The impact of 9/11 on HIV policy and politics.
abstract: In the aftermath of 9/11, shifts in federal priorities have threatened HIV funding, public financing of the health and public health infrastructures in which HIV services are embedded, and key HIV policies. However, the best strategies to address terrorism, especially bioterrorism, also strengthen its capacity for HIV surveillance, prevention, and care. AIDS advocates need to argue for appropriate antiterrorism measures that focus resources and technology on upgrading the capacity and scope of our health care and public health systems. This broad focus is not only the best protection against terrorism, it benefits all Americans, including people living with HIV.
mesh_terms: D005380:Financing, Government / Q000458:organization & administration; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000639:trends*; D006292:Health Priorities / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011057:Politics; D011634:Public Health; D023481:Terrorism / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States