Syphilis on the rise at the World Health Assembly

While the WHA grapples with pandemics preparation today, we go behind the headlines to chat with World Health Organization’s Dr. Teo Wi about a report on the dramatic rise of sexually transmitted diseases presented to the World Health Assembly later this week - and her refreshing, direct views on how to address the surprising causes driving these increases. 

https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly

New report flags major increase in sexually transmitted infections, amidst challenges in HIV and hepatitis

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