Combatting sexually transmitted diseases

Preventing sexually transmitted disease
Controlling reproductive tract infections

Description

Combatting sexually transmitted diseases involves implementing coordinated measures such as public education, accessible testing and treatment services, contact tracing, and vaccination where applicable. The strategy aims to reduce transmission rates, prevent complications, and address stigma by promoting safe sexual practices, early diagnosis, and effective management of infections. Key actions include strengthening healthcare infrastructure, ensuring confidentiality, and targeting high-risk populations to interrupt disease spread and improve overall public health outcomes.

Implementation

There is strong evidence that other STDs increase the risk of HIV transmission and, conversely, that STD treatment reduces the spread of HIV. For instance, people are 2-5 times more likely to become infected with HIV when other STDs are present.