Public Health On Call 754 - A Public Health Emergency: Syphilis Surges in the Great Plains Region
May 3, 2024
Dr. Meghan Curry O’Connell discusses the alarming syphilis surge in the Great Plains Region, urging a public health emergency declaration. They address the impact on American Indians, particularly women, and the challenges in implementing an effective response. The podcast emphasizes the urgent need for resources like penicillin to combat the rise in congenital syphilis cases.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Syphilis Surge Among American Indians in the Great Plains Region
01:42 • 3min
Rising Syphilis Cases in the Great Plains Region
04:14 • 4min
Urgent Call for Public Health Emergency Declaration in Response to Rising Syphilis Cases
08:39 • 6min
Challenges and Efforts to Combat Syphilis Surge
14:24 • 3min