HHS Launches $4 Million Initiative to Expand Rapid Syphilis Testing and Treatment

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $4 million initiative to increase access to rapid, point-of-care syphilis testing, particularly for women in emergency departments and other non-traditional healthcare settings. The goal is to detect infections earlier, treat them faster, and prevent congenital syphilis in mothers and babies.