What is Syphilis and why is this campaign urgent?

Syphilis infections in newborn babies have risen dramatically in Alaska during the last five years according to the State of Alaska. Since 2018 we have screened over 700 people for Syphilis, and treated 26 patients for syphilis, preventing severe infections and birth defects. This a vital public health service to our community which deserves public support.

119 per 100,000
101% Increase
Sharp Upwards Trend
Alaskan newborns have congenital syphilis at birth, higher than the 2021 U.S. rate of 78 per 100,000 (2022)
In congenital syphilis birth rate from 2021 to 2022 in Alaska
Alaska has experienced a sharp upward trend of syphilis cases in new borns since 2019
119 per 100,000

Alaskan new borns have congenital syphilis at birth, higher than the 2021 U.S. rate of 78 per 100,000 (2022)

101% Increase

In congenital syphilis birth rate from 2021 to 2022 in Alaska

101% Increase

Alaska has experienced a sharp upwards trend of syphilis cases in new borns since 2019

The State of Alaska has been tracking an increase in cases

The below chart from the State of Alaska shows the increase in visual terms. Our campaign is aiming to raise funds to provide penicillin antibiotic treatments to those who cannot afford them.

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