Trump admin moves to end federal HIV prevention programs. ‘Catastrophic’ consequences, experts say
From Advocate.com…
The Trump administration is preparing to eliminate all federal funding for domestic HIV prevention programs, a move that health experts say will undo decades of progress in combating the epidemic. The decision, which could be announced within the next 48 hours, would shut down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s HIV prevention division and halt all federally funded prevention efforts, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
When asked for comment, HHS Deputy Press Secretary Emily Hilliard told The Advocate that no decision had been made. “HHS is following the Administration’s guidance and taking a careful look at all divisions to see where there is overlap that could be streamlined to support the President’s broader efforts to restructure the federal government. This is to ensure that HHS better serves the American people at the highest and most efficient standard,” she said.