Elton John tells lawmakers they have the power to end AIDS by 2030

President Biden presented Sir Elton John with the National Humanities Medal
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Musician Elton John recently has challenged Britain to be the first country in the world to fully eradicate HIV – and to do it by 2030.

John recently addressed Parliament while being honored for his work in fighting HIV and AIDS through the Elton John AIDS Foundation. “Whoever wins the next general election can help us end AIDS worldwide by 2030, starting right here at home,” he said, praising the fact that new HIV diagnoses in the country are down 46% from their 2015 peak.

“We can be the first country in the world to defeat this awful virus. Let’s do it… I want to be back here in 2030 with all of you here and say, ‘You did it, we did it.’ Great Britain led the way in ending this disease.”

He emphasized that whoever wins the next general election must commit to ending this epidemic. “I implore you not to waste your allotted time as political leaders,” he told the lawmakers. “Take action and push things a little further than might feel comfortable. And as you do, I can promise you this: I will be there with you.”

John also praised the government’s decision to extend a pilot program that…

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