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In sub-Saharan Africa, people are dying of treatable and preventable diseases simply because there are not enough doctors, nurses, and community health workers to treat them.

The African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2007 would be the first piece of legislation in the House of Representatives to address Africa's health workforce crisis, a central obstacle to providing essential health services and meeting global health commitments, including for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and maternal and child health.

Call (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative.

If you don't know who your Representative is, you can use the elected official look-up page to find out.

Tips for calling:

• Ask to speak with the legislative aide who handles AIDS and global health issues. Be courteous. Remember that your message will be relayed to the Member of Congress.
• Clearly state your name and affiliation.
• Explain briefly why you are calling.
  The African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2007 (HR 3812) addresses the massive health workforce shortage in Africa by supporting the training and retention of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health workers. Strengthening the health workforce in Africa will bring enormous health benefits to millions of people and save untold numbers of lives.
  
  A list of recent co-sponsors is on the Library of Congress website.

If your Representative is not already a co-sponsor, please urge them to co-sponsor the African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2007.

If your Representative is already a co-sponsor of the African Health Capacity Investment Act, thank them for their support and encourage them to ensure passage of and full funding for the bill.

• Be sure to thank the staffer for their time. If additional information is desired, please refer them to Jirair Ratevosian at 617-301-4212.

Please use the form below to let us know you made the call.

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