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Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Rapid Syphilis Testing

February 7, 2020

In light of increasing syphilis rates, SB 932 would authorize HIV counselors to perform an inexpensive, quick and effective syphilis test – allowing patients to receive better care.

STD Rates in California Reach the Highest Levels in 30 Years

October 9, 2019

Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released 2018 data showing that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the state continue to climb and are at the highest levels in 30 years.

Federal judge: Supervised injection sites do not violate federal law

October 2, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, October 2, 2019 — US District Judge Gerald A McHugh ruled just hours ago...

Press releases

Racial, Gender, Housing and Substance Use Disparities amid 197 New HIV Diagnoses

September 10, 2019

SFDPH announced there were 197 new HIV diagnoses in San Francisco in 2018, a historic milestone in the fight to end the HIV epidemic. Disparities indicate work to be done.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation Releases New Strategic Plan

September 8, 2019

SFAF announced a new five-year strategic plan that defines a new mission statement and four strategies priorities. Central to the plan are commitments to health justice, social justice, and racial justice.

Final Public Charge Rule Threatens Health

August 14, 2019

A new regulation expands criteria that can be used to determine whether an immigrant is or is likely to be a public charge based on their use of public programs for food, housing and health care.

Separating People Living with HIV from Kids Shameful, Stigmatizing

July 26, 2019

San Francisco AIDS Foundation condemns the practice of separating parents or guardians from their children at the border, especially people living with HIV.

Statement on 2019-20 California Budget

June 28, 2019

The 2019-20 Budget signed today by Governor Newsom includes limited investments in HIV, HCV and STDs, despite an escalating public health crisis impacting the state's most vulnerable residents.

USPSTF Recommendation for PrEP

June 11, 2019

Task Force recommends that clinicians offer PrEP to individuals at high risk for HIV acquisition.

‘Game Changing’ PrEP Donation Announced

May 10, 2019

Gilead Sciences, Inc. will donate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for up to 200,000 people per year for up to 11 years.

Statement on FY20 Budget Proposal

March 15, 2019

The Act Now End AIDS Coalition has issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposal.

SFAF response to the 2019 State of the Union Address

February 5, 2019

After dismantling various LGBTQ community protections,Trump’s 10-year strategy to reduce HIV transmission seems doubtful.

Health policy

Allowing Insurers to Dictate Therapies Harms People Living with HIV

January 28, 2019

When Herbert moved to San Francisco, he left friends, family, and his doctor behind He lost...

An Open Letter from the AIDS 2020 Conference Coordinating Committee

October 23, 2018

Scientists, clinicians, community advocates to gather in Oakland and San Francisco for AIDS 2020 during critical moment of global fight against HIV.

We Condemn Attempt To ‘Erase’ Trans And Gender Non-binary People From Service

October 22, 2018

Trump administration to legally redefine sex and gender, denying military service of particular members of LGBTQ community.

Decision to Veto AB 186 Puts More Lives at Risk

October 1, 2018

Bill allowing San Francisco to pilot overdose prevention programs preventing deaths from opioids passed both houses of State Legislature, vetoed by California governor.

New Public Health Team Appointed to Remove Syringes

April 23, 2018

The City will triple the size of rapid response team specifically for syringe cleanup duties, increasing coordinated response to the issue of needle litter.

San Francisco, Oakland to Host World’s Largest AIDS Conference in 2020

March 13, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2018—San Francisco AIDS Foundation enthusiastically supports the...

Loss of a pioneer: The passing of Dr. Mathilde Krim

January 16, 2018

Pioneering AIDS researcher, amfAR founding chairperson, civil rights advocate Dr. Krim dies.