Devastating cuts proposed to Federal HIV budget
Proposal would eliminate the entire $220 million in CDC’s Ending the HIV Epidemic’s budget, reduce Ryan White Care Program by $238 million, and more.
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State allocates $61 million in funding for overdose prevention and harm reduction; $10 million for hepatitis C services
SFAF thanks Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Legislature for expanding the California Harm Reduction Initiative (CHRI), and funding hepatitis C strategies that support the most vulnerable Californians.
Criminalizing people who use drugs will increase overdose deaths
San Francisco AIDS Foundation condemns recently-implemented city strategies prioritizing “War on Drugs” tactics over public health.
Action Equals Life Rally & Day of Action
A coalition of 40+ San Francisco organizations demand funding for LGBTQ+ and HIV issues in the San Francisco city budget; Rally to be held at City Hall June 5.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation applauds new blood donation policy recommended by FDA
The finalized recommendations no longer defer people from donating blood based on sexual orientation, sex, or gender.
Officials warn of a possible mpox surge this spring and summer
A cluster of mpox cases have been identified in Chicago. At this time, we are not seeing a rise in cases in SF, but we want folks to be prepared for a possible surge.
SFAF Statement on the Braidwood v. Becerra Decision
The judge's decision undermines efforts to promote and expand coverage of HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and other vital preventative care and services.
SFAF Statement on Proposed Blood Donation Policy Changes by FDA
SFAF is glad to see a proposed policy that moves away from identity-based "risk" criteria, but has concerns around restrictions for people on PrEP.
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San Francisco AIDS Foundation promotes health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV, through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and community partnerships. Founded in 1982, SFAF envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV, ultimately striving for a day when race is not a barrier to health and wellness, substance use is not stigmatized, HIV status does not determine quality of life, and HIV transmission is eliminated. Each year more than 21,000 people rely on SFAF programs and services and millions more find advocacy tools and information they need online.