"The San Francisco Department of Public Health says the Centers for Disease Control is pulling $8 million in grants. The department says the loss of funding will make it harder to monitor and advance the San Francisco's HIV prevention efforts, and provide HIV and STI prevention and treatment services."
"The federal government's termination of more than $8 million dollars of planned funding will not only impact direct core services and patient care, but it will significantly harm San Francisco's efforts keep our community healthy, reduce health disparities, reduce HIV and STI transmission, and build a healthier and more resilient City, the SFDPH said in a press release."
"The Trump Administration announced $600 million in cuts to California and three other states earlier this week, citing alleged fraud and mismanagement. The White House also said the grants no longer reflect CDC priorities. California is suing the Trump administration, arguing the loss of funding is a political move."
The San Francisco Department of Public Health reports the Centers for Disease Control is withdrawing $8 million in planned grants. The loss of funding will hinder monitoring and advancement of the city's HIV prevention efforts and reduce capacity to provide HIV and STI prevention and treatment services. The department warns that termination of more than $8 million will impact core services and patient care, exacerbate health disparities, and increase HIV and STI transmission risk. The Trump Administration announced broader cuts of $600 million to California and other states, and California has filed suit alleging the cuts are politically motivated.
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