During his first term, President Trump unveiled an initiative to end the H.I.V. epidemic in the U.S. by 2030, which was successful in reducing new infections. However, the current administration is considering cutting the H.I.V. prevention division of the CDC and shifting its activities to a different agency, which has raised concerns among public health experts.
The potential plan to move prevention programs to the Health Resources and Services Administration is being discussed, but no final decision has been made. Some organizations welcome the move, while others are concerned about the loss of CDC expertise in prevention efforts.
Additionally, federal funding for prevention and treatment of H.I.V. has been cut, including grants related to transgender individuals who are at higher risk of contracting H.I.V. Experts believe that the N.I.H. cutting grants for studies on stigma and prevention will hinder efforts to address the epidemic.
Public health organizations will need to develop new partnerships and models to continue their work in the face of these changes. Advocates emphasize the importance of maintaining a focus on science and research in order to effectively combat the spread of H.I.V. and provide care to those affected by the virus.
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