The proposal to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division on HIV Prevention is deeply concerning for the fight against HIV transmission in the United States. This division plays a crucial role in tracking HIV infections, conducting research on prevention methods, and promoting testing and preventative measures like PrEP. Its efforts have contributed to a significant decline in new HIV infections, particularly among younger populations. Dismantling this division could reverse the hard-won progress made against HIV and lead to a resurgence of the virus, burdening states with prevention programs and costing taxpayers millions. HIV prevention is a public health priority, and undermining the CDC's dedicated work in this area would be a grave mistake. The CDC's HIV prevention efforts should be maintained and adequately funded to sustain the downward trend in new infections and eventually end the HIV epidemic.
First sent on March 21, 2025 by People Who Value Science
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