i'm robin ross, who is part of the hepatitis c task force and we've come here today because our budget ask, while general, will directly and inappropriately help san francisco achieve cleaner streets. >> which organization? >> san francisco hepatitis c task force. i've spoke with you before. as we heard, one of the biggest complaints is used needles and syringes littering the streets. we're asking for funds to expand the hepatitis c navigation staff because these people are out on the streets. they're talking to people who are doing the drugs on the streets and probably half of whom have hepatitis c. outreach workers pick up drug paraphernalia, but do so much more. they engage folks on the dirty streets, helping people get tested for hepatitis c, getting into care. and help people get off the streets. studies have shown that people who just know their hepatitis c status reduce their drug use. and people who are cured feel better, have better energy, brain fog lifts. they start getting their lives together. these navigation programs are successful programs, but way understaffed. they ne

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