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U.S. Bars Funding for World AIDS Day Commemoration

11/27/2025

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U.S. State Department prohibits using government funds to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1 this year.
The restriction is policy to avoid messaging on commemorative days.
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said U.S. President Donald Trump is modernizing the administration's approach to infectious diseases by prioritizing collaboration with foreign governments.
Employees may discuss ongoing public-health efforts but must not publicly promote the commemorative day.

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U.S. State Department prohibits using government funds to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1 this year.
The restriction is policy to avoid messaging on commemorative days.
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said U.S. President Donald Trump is modernizing the administration's approach to infectious diseases by prioritizing collaboration with foreign governments.
Employees may discuss ongoing public-health efforts but must not publicly promote the commemorative day.