Integrated HIV and STIs response: Trends in syphilis incidence and uptake of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in Zambia

Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was introduced in Zambia to prevent transmission, but it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis. Globally, STIs have risen alongside PrEP rollout, posing significant public he...

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Published in:	Journal of Public Health in Africa
Main Authors:	Kutha Banda, Nicholus C. Sande, Chipwaila C. Chunga, Belia Longwe, Kayawe Nkumbwa, Madaliso Silondwa, Nsanzya Maambo, Japhet Michelo, Prudence Haimbe, Trevor Mwamba, Hilda Shakwelele, Sandra Chilengi-Sakala, Ireen Bwalya
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2025-07-01
Subjects:	syphilis pre-exposure prophylaxis incidence sexual health trend analysis
Online Access:	https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/1306