Guidance for the Elimination of Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis in the Americas

The countries of the Americas have made a commitment to eliminate syphilis and congenital syphilis as a public health problem by 2030. This goal translates into reducing the incidence of congenital syphilis to less than 0.5 cases per 1000 live births and a 90 percent reduction in the number of syphilis cases (as compared to 2018). However, incident cases of syphilis are increasing in the Americas. This trend has accelerated in recent years and is reflected in higher prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women and, consequently, an increase on the rate of congenital syphilis that is far from the target set for 2030.