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Tracking Mpox and Syphilis in New York State
Explore the latest trends in Mpox and syphilis across New York State, as featured in the Office of Sexual Health & Epidemiology’s Data Insights on Sexual Health (DISH). This article highlights a 12-fold increase in early syphilis diagnoses since 2000, the historic inclusion of Mpox in annual STI surveillance, and underscores the ongoing racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in infection rates to inform targeted public health action.
Congenital Syphilis Elimination Framework Discussion Forums
Dear Community Collaborator,
The Congenital Syphilis Elimination Framework, developed by the New York State Congenital Syphilis Elimination Strategic Planning Group, was released by the AIDS Institute in February of this year. The Framework articulates the collective vision of New York State’s communities to eradicate congenital syphilis across the state, providing both immediate and long-term support for all affected groups. It also highlights the persistent disparities in syphilis rates and congenital syphilis for Black females compared to White females.