The Epidemiology of Syphilis Worldwide in the Last Decade

Despite its curability, syphilis continues to spread due to fragmented prevention strategies, inequities in access to care, and insufficient surveillance. Strengthening diagnostic access, integrating prevention efforts into broader health systems, and addressing social determinants are essential. Improved surveillance, equitable access, and innovation-including diagnostics and potential vaccine research-are critical to controlling the global syphilis epidemic.