Indira Khera

Indira Khera, a Chicago-based journalist and former intern, discusses the shocking 755% rise in congenital syphilis cases among newborns in the U.S. from 2012 to 2021. She dives into the serious implications of untreated infections and the public health crisis it creates. Khera highlights Illinois' innovative Perinatal Syphilis Warmline, aimed at supporting healthcare providers and improving maternal health. The conversation also addresses systemic factors preventing effective prenatal care and the urgent need for health equity for vulnerable populations.