CAFI Welcomes Confirmation of Ambassador Deborah Birx to head U.S. Global AIDS Program

Children’s AIDS Fund International congratulates Dr. Deborah Birx on her confirmation as Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of the US Government activities to combat HIV/AIDS around the world.

Dr. Birx has a distinguished career working in HIV/AIDS related treatment, vaccines and research,   “Her vast first-hand experience dealing with every aspect of the pandemic will inform her decisions and priorities at this very critical time,” said CAFI President Anita Smith.   “We need a strong and exceptional leader like Dr. Birx as we are poised to eliminate mother to child transmission and usher in an AIDS free generation.  She understands the broad vision and the nuances that all must be addressed to effectively end HIV/AIDS.    We look forward to working with Ambassador Birx in her new role.”

She understands the broad vision and the nuances that all must be addressed to effectively end HIV/AIDS.

Following her Senate confirmation, Ambassador Birx will be sworn in and assume leadership of the US government’s global response to HIV/AIDS which has brought life-saving treatment and care to millions in the last decade.