The state of Georgia, including multiple jurisdictions in metro Atlanta, is waiting to find out if it will receive federal money needed to provide HIV prevention programs.
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed a notice of award was due June 1 but has yet to be received.
Dr. Stephen Lee, executive director of the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, joined “All Things Considered” to talk about what these funding cuts could mean. He said HIV is far cheaper to prevent than treat.
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