DATE:
May 23, 2023
05
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF INTEGRATED HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
For over 25 years, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) has authorized grants and agreements with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of AIDS to provide a variety of HIV prevention services to reduce the transmission of HIV in San Diego County. As of December 31, 2022, there were approximately 15,000 people living with HIV in the county and an estimated 1,300 persons living with HIV who are unaware of their HIV status. In 2022, there were 469 new HIV diagnoses indicating that HIV continues to be a major public health concern in San Diego County.
Today's action requests the Board to waive Board Policy B-29, approve the acceptance of $1,685,980 in Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention funding for Health Departments from the CDPH, Office of AIDS for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Authorization is further requested to apply for additional funding opportunities that would support testing, prevention, and care and treatment needs of individuals and families in San Diego County who are impacted by HIV.
This item supports the County of San Diego's (County) vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind, as well as the ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished through education, prevention, and intervention to interrupt transmission of disease in the region. This item also supports the County's Getting to Zero initiative by planning and allocating resources dedicated to services for residents who are living with or vulnerable to HIV.
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