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The syndemic of tuberculosis and mental health

The Hindu

TB is stigmatised due to the fear of contagiousness, association with poverty, and unhealthy behaviour. This leads to both social and self-stigma, which leads to mental health challenges. These mental health issues lead to hopelessness, despair, and impaired decision-making skills

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Syphilis cases see first substantial decline in 20 years: Federal data

The Hill

The agency noted this slowdown followed the guidelines for doxy PEP which it proposed last year, the authorization of at-home tests for STIs as well as a coordinated response led by the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Task Force. After nearly two decades of STI increases, the tide is turning.

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NCUIH Urges HHS to Collaborate with Urban Indian Organizations and Tribes on Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Education, Stigma Reduction, and Data Sharing

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Levine, in response to the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) July 2, 2024, Dear Tribal Leader Letter (DTLL). The post NCUIH Urges HHS to Collaborate with Urban Indian Organizations and Tribes on Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Education, Stigma Reduction, and Data Sharing appeared first on NCUIH.

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The LA County Wildfires & the Trauma of Sudden Displacement

Black Health Matters

Altadena has been affected by the Eaton fire, one of several wildfires in the area. This area has been a haven for Black families for generations.

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Polio beyond a medical problem

BMJ Global Health

These porous boundaries between health, infrastructure, and socioeconomic conditions reveal synergistic relationships among them called syndemics. Waterborne diseases and poor sanitation, for example, amplify the spread of poliovirus in marginalized communities.

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Advancing Sexual Health Programs at Urban Indian Organizations: Best Practices, Challenges, and Solutions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Additional NCUIH resources for this topic include: HIV/STIs Syndemic Resource Guide : A comprehensive toolkit designed to provide essential resources for UIOs. Continued support to enhance the STI service capacity of UIOs is vital for sustaining these efforts and addressing broader systemic challenges.

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January Policy Updates: Legislative Wins, IHS Reorganization, and Upcoming Opportunities!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

December 26, 2024, DTLL/DULL IHS shares information on addressing the escalating cases of syphilis in Tribal communities.