Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
04/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 12:51
Shapiro Administration's Work to Combat STIs Leads to Dramatic Decrease in Cases of Reportable Diseases
April 17, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA
Shapiro Administration's Work to Combat STIs Leads to Dramatic Decrease in Cases of Reportable Diseases
The overall number of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are on the decline in Pennsylvania, and to continue this downward trend, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is encouraging residents at-risk of acquiring an STI to get tested and connected to resources to help keep them healthy.
In Pennsylvania, cases for reportable STIs - gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis - are decreasing. From 2024 to 2025, the Commonwealth saw a 28% decrease in congenital syphilis in infants, thanks to the work of the Department of Health's disease intervention professionals who helped ensure 90% of syphilis patients received treatment within 14 days, dramatically reducing further spread.
SPEAKERS LIST
Denise Getgen, Community Health Nurse Supervisor of Dauphin County State Center
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen
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