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Austin proclaims National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS; city public-health officials point to continuing disparities
Summary
Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes presented a proclamation recognizing the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS; Austin Public Health representatives highlighted historical failures in the national response, ongoing disparities in Travis County, and upcoming local outreach events.
Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes, chair of the city’s public-health committee, presented a proclamation on Feb. 26 recognizing the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS and described the event as part of ongoing efforts to address health inequities affecting LGBTQIA+, Black and Latino residents.
"Dignity must be at the center of any public health crisis,"…
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