San Francisco Department of Public Health Statement on Potential Federal Funding Cuts

SAN FRANCISCO – On February 12, SFDPH received notice from the federal government that four Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grants, previously awarded to the Department through a fair and transparent grant process, have been terminated.

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. 

• Accurately monitor and advance the City’s HIV prevention efforts
• Provide HIV and STI prevention and treatment services
• Build a robust, comprehensively trained, and community-based public health workforce to reduce health disparities

The Department is working urgently to restore this critical funding and is exploring all options available. SFDPH will continue to prioritize core public health services to protect health, and direct clinical and patient services to maintain health in San Francisco.