Global Sexually Transmitted Infections Programme
The Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Programmes leads the development and implementation of the global health sector strategy on the elimination of sexually transmitted infections as a public health threats.
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Key data on STIs

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Incident cases of 4 curable STIs, 2020
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Implementing the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2022–2030: Report on progress and gaps 2024, second edition
22 July 2024

Implementing the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections,...

This report is the first of a series of biennial progress reports on the implementation of the Global health sector strategies on, respectively, HIV, viral...

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WHO global research priorities for sexually transmitted infections
21 July 2024

WHO global research priorities for sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widespread globally and negatively affect sexual and reproductive health. Gaps in evidence and in available...

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Consolidated guidelines on differentiated HIV testing services
19 July 2024

Consolidated guidelines on differentiated HIV testing services

These guidelines outline a public health approach to strengthening and expanding HIV testing services (HTS). They present and discuss key updates...

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Framework for monitoring sexually transmitted infections and strengthening surveillance
18 July 2024

Framework for monitoring sexually transmitted infections and strengthening surveillance

This publication has been developed to provide a national framework for monitoring the health sector’s response to sexually transmitted infections...

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Updated recommendations for the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Treponema pallidum (‎syphilis)‎ and new recommendations on syphilis testing and partner services
17 July 2024

Updated recommendations for the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Treponema...

The objectives of these present guidelines are: to provide updated evidence-informed guidance on treating infections caused by N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis...

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Recommendations for the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Candida albicans, bacterial vaginosis and human papillomavirus (‎anogenital warts)‎
16 July 2024

Recommendations for the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Candida albicans,...

These guidelines focus on the treatment for infections caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium and Candida albicans, and treatment for the...

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Mobilize for action on sexually transmitted infections – Berlin meeting report, October 2023
11 July 2024

Mobilize for action on sexually transmitted infections – Berlin meeting report, October 2023

The mobilize for action on sexually transmitted infections meeting, held on 18 October 2023 in Berlin, Germany, convened a wide range of stakeholders following...

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Recommended package of enabling and health interventions for HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for trans and gender diverse people
1 July 2024

Recommended package of enabling and health interventions for HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention,...

In 2022, WHO published the Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations. These...

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