Sexually Transmitted Infections

Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise globally with too little public health intervention and investment. STIs are widespread and can have severe health consequences, including infertility, severe pregnancy and newborn complications, cancer, and increased risk of HIV acquisition.

While many STIs are curable, they often go undiagnosed and untreated because they tend to cause few or no initial symptoms. Available diagnostics are often too costly to use for routine screening in many low to middle-income countries (LMICs), and few vaccines exist to address the most common STIs. Far too little funding goes to research and development of new vaccines, diagnostics, and other prevention and treatment tools. Advocacy and action are needed to increase funding and accelerate the development and delivery of solutions that meet the needs of end users.

On this site, you’ll find essential information about the most common STIs, the gaps in prevention and diagnostics, and what we can do to advocate for change.