Addressing rising syphilis rates among women in Canada

Presented in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada.

This webinar explores the rapid increase in syphilis cases among women in Canada over recent years, examining the social determinants of health, systemic barriers to care and intersecting forms of discrimination that drive the epidemic. Speakers discuss current and historic trends across national and regional contexts, including the similarly steep increase in congenital syphilis, which occurs when the infection is passed to a fetus during pregnancy. 

The alarming rise in syphilis among women in Canada requires urgent action. This session addresses critical gaps in prevention, testing, treatment, perinatal care and partner notification services, highlighting strategies to close these gaps. This webinar provides insights into improving care and providing support for women at risk of, or impacted by, syphilis.

Moderator: Shriya Hari, CATIE

Speakers:

• Nadifa Abdi, Epidemiologist, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
• Katelyn Roberts, Executive Director and co-founder of Sanctum Care Group
• Dr. Sanja Kostov, The College of Family Physicians of Canada