Senate recommends funding to bolster critical STI prevention programs and takes targeted steps to address dire syphilis crisis

Proposed language is the first action from Congress to directly confront repeated shortages

Proposed funding level ignores overall record-setting rise in STIs and the funding needs of state and local public health programs

Legislation would support state and local health department syphilis prevention efforts through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

Dr. Stoner brings history of collaboration and STI expertise to critical position

The work of a federal HHS syphilis taskforce is applauded, but with no new funding, US will continue to experience surge in syphilis and congenital syphilis deaths

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