Texas Health Officials End Funding for Planned Parenthood’s HIV Program
Texas state officials announced Monday they will no longer fund Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast’s HIV prevention program, which has provided more than 138,000 HIV tests over the past three decades.
The state has funded the program for the past 18 years, according to a statement from Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC).
The decision cuts off nearly $600,000 in annual federal funding for HIV testing and counseling, condom distribution, and referrals for new patients, as the Texas Tribune reported. The program’s team tested people all over the state, in jails, nightclubs, and college campuses.
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