DATE:
November 15, 2022
06
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FUNDING TO ADDRESS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AND TO APPLY FOR FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
Surveillance data demonstrate that incidence of reportable bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been increasing in San Diego County since 2003, with significant increases in the last several years. Between 2000-2019, cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia have increased by 738%, 256%, and 166%, respectively. While STD cases and rates decreased in 2020, most likely due to decreases in the number of STD screenings performed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, STDs continue to be a major public health concern.
On December 10, 2019 (11), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized acceptance of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch State Local Assistance funding, for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $1,292,090. This funding supports STD intervention activities, prevention, outreach, education, and surveillance. On May 10, 2022 (6), the Board authorized acceptance of additional funds in the amount of $1,110,240. At the time $370,080 was confirmed for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the same amount anticipated for the next two fiscal years through June 30, 2024 subject to revision of the formula used by CDPH STD Control Branch to determine funding allocations to local health jurisdictions. On September 22, 2022, CDPH notified the County of San Diego (County) of an updated funding allocation of $500,212 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Fiscal Year 2023-24, which is $260,264 higher than what had been initially communicated. A requirement of this funding is to allocate 50% of the award to one or more community-based organizations.
Additionally, on July 26, 2022, CDPH notified the County of a new funding allocation to s...
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