Health officials analyzing charts and data on sexually transmitted infection trends in New Mexico during a public health meeting.
Health officials analyzing charts and data on sexually transmitted infection trends in New Mexico during a public health meeting.
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Reports Drop in Syphilis and STI Cases in 2026 Health Update

Health officials in New Mexico reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, based on data released during STI Awareness Week by the New Mexico Department of Health. The department recorded an 18.6% drop in syphilis cases. It also recorded a 32.4% drop in congenital syphilis cases between 2024 and 2025. Officials linked this […]

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Health officials in New Mexico reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, based on data released during STI Awareness Week by the New Mexico Department of Health.

The department recorded an 18.6% drop in syphilis cases. It also recorded a 32.4% drop in congenital syphilis cases between 2024 and 2025. Officials linked this improvement to stronger prevention programs, better testing, and increased public awareness.

The report came out in April 2026 during STI Awareness Week.

The findings focus on infection trends in New Mexico, United States.

Health officials continue to encourage residents to get tested, practice safe sex, and seek early treatment to help prevent the spread of infections.

The New Mexico Department of Health highlighted these results as a sign of progress in ongoing public health efforts.

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