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2024 sti surveillance data now available
New York State’s 2024 sexually transmitted infection (STI) data — released in April 2026 and now available on the STI Dashboard NY — points to an encouraging shift in the state’s sexual health landscape. For the first time in years, rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis all declined simultaneously, signaling meaningful progress in STI prevention and treatment across New York.
May 27, 2026
sti awareness week recap
During Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week 2026 (observed April 14-20), the New York State Department of Health convened a virtual expert roundtable panel focused on strengthening prevention, expanding testing, stigma reduction, and addressing the persistent disparities in STI-related outcomes.
April 28, 2026