President Barack Obama has finally lifted the ban on HIV Positive travelers who want to enter the United States.  The ban was 22 years old and was put into place in 1987 when HIV/AIDS was added to a list of commuicable diseases.

HIV/ AIDS advocates say this is a huge step forward in lifting the negative stigma associated with those battling the disease.

"This comes as very good news for us," Michael Angaga, regional coordinator for the Network of African People Living with HIV/AIDS said.

"For so long HIV-positive people have felt isolated by one of the greatest nations in the world, which should be spearheading human rights." Angaga added.

Advocates hope this move by the United States will influence other nations who similar bans to do the same.