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.
Economy
Less than 1 min.Read

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 […]

Victoria Padilla
By Victoria Padilla
Last Updated:

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.

For corrections, news tips, and any other content requests, please send us an email at [email protected].

Hot this week

News

Estancia’s Water Shortage Reaches Breaking Point, Issues State of Emergency

0
The town of Estancia has reached its breaking point, has declared a water emergency, and will use state funds to haul more water so the town won't run completely dry.
Featured

Free Wellness App Gives New Mexico Teens Mental Health Tools — Right in Their Pocket (No Therapist Waitlist Needed)

0
In rural New Mexico, where therapy waits can stretch for months, teens now have 24/7 access to Navi — a free, teen-designed wellness app offering quick tools for stress, emotions, and crisis support. Launching first in Taos, with statewide expansion ahead.
Education

NMSU Biomedical Research Building to Undergo Expansion – Here’s Why it is Needed

0
NMSU is expanding its Biomedical Research Building to meet growing research demands and create more opportunities for students and researchers.
Technology

AI is Saving the Electric Grid from the AI Boom: Inside Sandia Labs’ Game-Changing Voltage Tech

0
Sandia National Laboratories is deploying real-time AI controls that keep voltage steady using existing solar and battery inverters. Lab-to-field tests show it works — and it could protect everything from data centers to national security infrastructure.
Science

Rain Failed to Stop This 708-Acre NM Wildfire—And Dangerous Winds Are Next

0
Thunderstorms have been the weather for the past few days in the state, but why do wildfires keep recurring? Experts answer the question.

Topics

News

Estancia’s Water Shortage Reaches Breaking Point, Issues State of Emergency

0
The town of Estancia has reached its breaking point, has declared a water emergency, and will use state funds to haul more water so the town won't run completely dry.
Featured

Free Wellness App Gives New Mexico Teens Mental Health Tools — Right in Their Pocket (No Therapist Waitlist Needed)

0
In rural New Mexico, where therapy waits can stretch for months, teens now have 24/7 access to Navi — a free, teen-designed wellness app offering quick tools for stress, emotions, and crisis support. Launching first in Taos, with statewide expansion ahead.
Education

NMSU Biomedical Research Building to Undergo Expansion – Here’s Why it is Needed

0
NMSU is expanding its Biomedical Research Building to meet growing research demands and create more opportunities for students and researchers.
Technology

AI is Saving the Electric Grid from the AI Boom: Inside Sandia Labs’ Game-Changing Voltage Tech

0
Sandia National Laboratories is deploying real-time AI controls that keep voltage steady using existing solar and battery inverters. Lab-to-field tests show it works — and it could protect everything from data centers to national security infrastructure.
Science

Rain Failed to Stop This 708-Acre NM Wildfire—And Dangerous Winds Are Next

0
Thunderstorms have been the weather for the past few days in the state, but why do wildfires keep recurring? Experts answer the question.
News

Lightning Sparks Fresh Wildfires in NM Mountains Despite Tightened Restrictions

0
Scattered storms spark fresh wildfires in New Mexico’s Zuni Mountains and near Tres Piedras, keeping crews busy despite strict Stage 2 fire bans.
Featured

The Land of Fire? Understanding Why New Mexico Burns Easily

0
Fire is no longer just a seasonal visitor in New Mexico — it is becoming a year-round threat amplified by rising temperatures, low snowpack, and a landscape primed to burn.
News

Stage II Fire Ban Hits Santa Fe National Forest as Jemez Wildfire Explodes

0
Emergency Stage II fire restrictions took effect Friday across the entire Santa Fe National Forest as the McCauley Springs Fire forces closures and evacuations in the Jemez Mountains. Campfires banned through July.

Related Articles