Kicking off #IUSTI2024 - the message from Lancet 20 years ago 'Avoiding HIV and Dying of Syphilis' remains sadly relevant with inadequate progress globally. https://t.co/B7GzwS9RSc

We haven't moved on much in terms of tackling #stigma associated with #STIs & the barriers this creates to improving STI control. This poster from 1937 highlighted by @nicolamlow wouldn't look out of place today #IUSTI2024

So excited to see many HIV & STI colleagues and friends at the #IUSTI2024 welcome reception @ASHMMedia @IUSTI_World

Historical data about #syphilis explaining why we use slow release #BenzathinePenicillin “Low concentrations acting over a long period of time were more effective than high doses acting over a short period.” This is a great keynote #IUSTI2024 @dr_michaelmarks

“DoxyPEP is one of the most efficacious STI prevention tools in decades” - Troy Brennan (@cdcofbc) #IUSTI2024

We are currently ~8 fold above the WHO target for Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of Syphilis @phoebwill & there are issues at every stage of the care cascade #IUSTI2024

Kicking off #IUSTI2024 with a smoking ceremony from Raymond Weatherall from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Women with HIV & syphilis had a much higher rate of MTCT HIV in Brazilian data #IUSTI2024 Most of the risk is driven by differences in population - syphilis an indicator for social vulnerability.

Inspiring discussion on #doxyPEP and #STIs prevention at the opening ceremony #IUSTI2024 @DrTroyG

James Ward discusses solutions to ending the syphilis epidemic in Australia and the disproportionate impact which it has on First Nations people in Australia. #IUSTI2024

This morning, @WHO had a joint IAS-IUSTI-WHO session in #HIVAIDS2024 #IUSTI2024 @ASHMMedia on “Mobilize for action on #STIs” Three critical accelerators were discussed with framing session and panelists from different geographic and expertise backgrounds: - innovation -

Nesreen Bottriel (Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights) on developing a culturally safe response when responding to family violence by investing in meaningful capacity building and seeking advice from specialist community organisations. #IUSTI2024

The introduction of the Duo POC test has improved syphilis testing in PNG. #IUSTI2024

Bridget Haire discusses research conducted by @KirbyInstitute which aims to explore understandings of sexual healthcare that would meet the needs of LGBTQI+ Aboriginal young people, and inform the development of age and culturally appropriate sexual health services. #IUSTI2024

Jeanne Ellard (Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society @latrobe) and Ben Riley (@ASHMMedia) lead an insightful panel discussion about HIV in the time of elimination 🎤✨ #HIVAIDS2024

Eleanor Ong (National University of Singapore) discusses chemsex as a growing public health concern and considers the effectiveness of harm-reduction strategies within the context of punitive drug laws in Singapore. #IUSTI2024

First keynote speaker announced for #IUSTI2024 🎤 Join Prof Michael Marks in a discussion on the critical global #syphilis epidemic and how the sector can combat it. Early bird registrations available. Register: https://t.co/B5wGOA39Vp @dr_michaelmarks @LSHTM

Two weeks to go until the 23rd IUSTI World Congress in Zimbabwe! https://t.co/V1719pcqjt