News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

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.

SFAF leads in new “Doxy PEP” prevention strategy

More than 600 clients have accessed a medication to prevent the acquisition of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through SFAF's clinic.

We demand respect and care for San Franciscans who use drugs

SFAF calls on the City of San Francisco, the Board of Supervisors, the City Attorney, and Mayor Breed to urgently move forward with plans to open community “Wellness Hubs."

SFAF announces new health access site for people who use drugs in partnership with SFDPH

SFAF will expand services at 444 6th Street in December, 2022 in partnership with San Francisco Department of Public Health.

San Francisco’s whole-city plan to address fatal overdose

SFAF stands committed to addressing the overdose crisis by expanding our life-saving harm reduction programs and services in collaboration with City partners.

BREAKING NEWS: Increase in HIV diagnoses in SF from previous year; likely due to delayed testing during COVID-19 pandemic

For the first time in 9 years, San Francisco saw an increase in HIV diagnoses reported in the 2021 HIV Epidemiology Report.

BREAKING NEWS–Outrage at Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB 57, landmark overdose prevention bill

The Safer Inside coalition denounces the decision by Governor Newsom to turn his back on the drug overdose crisis and Californians dying from fatal overdose.

California Senate passes SB 57, landmark overdose prevention bill

The bill heads to Governor Newsom’s desk, where he will decide whether to sign the bill into law.

Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

We at San Francisco AIDS Foundation are absolutely devastated to learn the news today that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.

AIDS/LifeCycle 2022 Concludes Raising $17.8 Million for HIV Services

SEVEN-DAY BIKE RIDE FROM JUNE 5 THROUGH 11 IS WORLD’S LARGEST HIV/AIDS FUNDRAISER

San Francisco AIDS Foundation Commemorates 40 Years

In 2022, the agency honors leaders in the HIV movement and 40 years of compassionate response.

LGBTQ+ Organizations Join Commissioner Ricardo Lara To End FDA’s Discriminatory Blood Deferral Policy

San Francisco AIDS Foundation supports ending the blood donation deferral period for men who have sex with men.

Tyler TerMeer, PhD Appointed CEO

Dr. TerMeer joins the organization February 14, 2022, with more than 17 years of experience in HIV/AIDS policy, advocacy, and non-profit leadership.

Filter by