DATE:
April 21, 2026
07
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING TO ADDRESS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND APPLY FOR FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (DISTRICT: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern locally and across California and the United States. STIs can be associated with increased risk of HIV acquisition and transmission and can cause multiple health complications, including infertility, blindness, hearing loss, and death. Surveillance data demonstrate that the incidence of reportable bacterial STIs increased in San Diego County starting in 2003 and continued to increase through 2022. In 2023 and 2024, data has started to show decreases in STI rates.
The County of San Diego (County) receives funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to implement public health activities related to prevention, testing, treatment, referral, surveillance, disease investigation, partner services, and community partnerships to support the most vulnerable and underserved individuals living with, or at risk for, sexually transmitted infections. This work is done in collaboration with community-based organizations within our Local Health Jurisdiction and supports increasing access to STI clinical services for LGBTQ+ populations.
On November 25, 2025, CDPH notified the County of funding for the next five fiscal years for the STI Prevention and Collaboration grant. Today's action requests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the acceptance of approximately $5,736,290 in funding for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, to support core STI prevention and control activities in San Diego County and authorize applications for additional funding opportunity announcements to support STI testing and prevention resources throughout the region.
Today's action supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resil...
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