Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): Super District 6
To Approve a District 6 Allocation Not to Exceed $10,000 to The Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership (SAPHL) Support Building Trust in Public Health’s Fight to Prevent Disease Outbreaks with Vaccines and Other Tools
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
To approve a District 6 allocation of $10,000 to SAPHL to support building trust in public health’s fight to prevent disease outbreaks with vaccines and other tools for improving public health by increasing immunization rates.
NEED/IMPACT:
The South faces significant threats to public health due to shifting vaccine policies, misinformation, and reduced funding for immunization programs. These challenges disproportionately impact marginalized communities, exacerbate health disparities, and lead to preventable disease outbreaks - even in counties that may have an overall high vaccination rate. In the state of Georgia and in DeKalb County, vaccination rates are in many cases below the national rate.
Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, SAPHL will help build the infrastructure needed to safeguard communities from preventable disease and worsening health disparities. This funding will target audience for this project are District 6 non-profit, health care, faith-based, and community-based organizations, - and we expect to have at least 100 individuals and organizations participating in the gap analysis and materials development phase of this project. The materials created will reach the clients these organizations serve - a conservative estimate would be 30,000 people. Through collaborative efforts, SAPHL will help ensure that DeKalb County remains resilient in the face of ongoing public health challenges, safeguarding the health of all its residents.
The kickoff begins June 23 and end December 23, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An amount not to exceed $10,000 to The Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership from-Board of Commissioners - District 6 -ARP Interest Fund 00206.582206.100.000.0000
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the District 6 ARP Interest Fund and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or her designee to execute all necessary documents.