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Deteriorating healthcare infrastructure and provider shortages exacerbate rising rates of sexually transmitted infections.

DoxyPEP post-exposure prophylaxis demonstrates effectiveness for STI prevention with implementation challenges and equity concerns.

CDC progress data on STI and overdose prevention initiatives shows mixed results.

Grindr's at-home STI testing kits address barriers to sexual health testing.

CDC doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis guidance for STI prevention amid political debate.

Congenital syphilis cases tripled since 2017; integrated response including testing and education needed.

Mid-year policy update covering Medicaid unwinding, ACA preventive care, and public health funding.

STI surveillance report shows rising syphilis and congenital syphilis amid workforce shortages.

MPV becoming endemic in MSM communities; vaccine distribution disparities impede response.

STI and HCV rates rise despite reduced screening, reflecting chronic public health underfunding.

CDC updates STI treatment guidelines; ACIP recommends universal adult HBV vaccination and HPV catch-up.

Global Fund report shows COVID-19 reduced HIV/HCV program efficacy while South Africa tripled ART coverage.

CANN roundtable discusses pandemic's impacts on HIV, HCV, STI, and SUD programs and funding weaknesses.

COVID-19 disrupts STI surveillance as staff redeployment, testing shortages, and clinic closures create gaps.

HHS releases integrated Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan calling for a syndemic approach with HIV and STI.