Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023 STI Surveillance Report shows signs of hope that the #STI epidemic may be slowing. But there’s still more work to be done. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ek5FtHRJ  

We mourn the loss of our friend and colleague Cornelius Baker, a guiding light in the #HIV, LGBTQ+ and global health communities. His legacy will continue to inspire and motivate us all. https://lnkd.in/gG_JtaPh

#ICYMI: Sign up for a listening session taking place Nov. 18 at 2:00pm EST titled, "Addressing Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States - Progress, Challenges, and Future Strategies." This webinar is an opportunity to provide public comment, which will help shape the next iteration of the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan 2026-2030. We hope to see you there!    Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2J_Eq-F 

We are excited to share HHS’ Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Addendum to the STI National Strategic Plan. This addendum was developed through a comprehensive process that gathered feedback from healthcare professionals, federal and local government agencies, researchers, and community groups.     This collaborative effort aims to enhance HSV care and support, ensuring that the goals and strategies are well-rounded and effective. This is a significant step forward in STI management, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have!    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtCx-fCZ

The 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan for the United States (2021–2025) is in!    The data indicate that the United States continues to make progress and was on track to meet or exceed 2025 targets to reduce gonorrhea rate overall and among African American and Black populations. We’re also making strides toward increasing the percentage of adolescents who receive the routinely recommended doses of the HPV vaccine, increasing chlamydia screening in sexually active young women, reducing the primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis rate among gay, bisexual, and MSM, and reducing gonorrhea rates in the South.    Despite this progress, the United States is failing to meet 2025 targets and is moving in the opposite direction to reduce P&S syphilis rates overall, reduce congenital syphilis rates, and increase condom use among sexually active MSM high school students.    This report includes the following information:  • At-a-glance table of overall progress on the indicators based on the most recent data  • Highlights of federal actions undertaken during FY 2021–2023  • Challenges and next steps  • Tables of each indicator and progress toward 2025 targets    View the full report for more details: https://lnkd.in/grCcXu5v 

#ICYMI: The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is in the process of developing the 2026–2030 National Strategic Plans for HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaccines, and Viral Hepatitis. OIDP is collaborating with The White House Office of National AIDS Policy to develop the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. OIDP will host listening sessions to continue gathering public input from a wide variety of individuals and organizations. We invite you to be part of this process as well as share this announcement with your networks. Register for the 11/13 (English) and 11/14 (Spanish) webinars and get more info here: https://lnkd.in/eEPcGmJS

Save the date! On Nov. 18, we will host a listening session titled "Addressing Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States - Progress, Challenges, and Future Strategies." This event will take place from 2:00-3:30pm EST and will highlight the most recent progress toward achieving the goals of the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan 2021-2025 (STI Plan).    We hope you will join us. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2J_Eq-F 

The STI National Strategic Plan Progress Report for 2021–2023 is now available!     Read the report for an overview of progress during FY21–FY23 toward achieving the goals of the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan for the United States (2021–2025).      #STIs  

Join us today for an important webinar! Join us for “Financing Integrated Viral Hepatitis Services: Recommendations for State and Federal Entities,” a webinar that will highlight innovative financing models to optimize viral hepatitis services in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Learn about models being implemented across states and explore federal options to enhance these services. Don’t miss it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJBPdJ-U