In order to treat HIV and Aids patients, Georgia gets $63.9 million in federal grants from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.

The health functionaries said that the funds will be helpful in eradicating the spread of the deadly disease.

The federal program provides funding for the health services for those who don’t have enough coverage or cannot have enough money to pay for that treatment.

In total, over $1.79 billion was granted nationally under the federal program.

In Georgia, the funds have been granted to county public health departments and community organizations including AIDGwinnett, a Duluth-based program, which offers medical attention, testing, counseling, meal delivery and other services.

According to public health officials, keeping infected people fit will help keep others from getting the infection.

Dr. Jacqueline Grant, Southwest Georgia Public Health Director, said, “I do think a big part of that is treating the disease because if you can actually provide medications and reduce the viral lows that will reduce the transmission rate.”

In 2007 there were over 18,000 people with HIV or Aids living in Georgia, which ranks sixth among States.

The program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

It helps over 529,000 people annually receive the care and services required to live better lives.