Objectives:

Understand the Global STI Perspective
Understand the natural history and stages of syphilis (primary, secondary, latent, tertiary)
Recognize syndromic presentations ,master diagnostic algorithms: RPR/VDRL, TPHA, rapid tests, and interpretation nuances and Rapid Diagnostics
Role of Communication – Civil Society in Syphilis Literacy

Questions/key issues to be covered:

What is  congenital syphilis and management
What are the gaps in current syphilis management at PHC and district level
What are the clinical dermatological syphilis management

Speakers:

Ms Regina Maithufi
Deputy Director : STIs and Key Populations (NDoH)

Dr Remco Peters
Medical Officer: sexually transmitted infections

Ms Dumisile Venessa Maseko
Laboratory Manager

Mrs Mandisa Mdingi
Research Manager

Dr Kufa-Chakezha
Epidemiologist

Ms Mandisa Dukashe
Treatment Technical Lead