PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A regional initiative to combat rising syphilis cases in Hampton Roads is showing positive results one year after its launch. Health officials reported an increase in testing and a 25% drop in congenital syphilis cases across the Eastern region.
The “Stop Syphilis” initiative aims to reverse infection trends across all demographics and ultimately eliminate syphilis.
Hampton Roads healthcare and public health launch campaign to combat syphilis
The Eastern Region Stop Syphilis Community Taskforce convened on April 29, 2026, to share progress updates and review two years of data.
Sentara Health reported a 42% increase in testing from the project’s start through March 2026…