An ongoing syphilis outbreak is devastating Native American communities in the Great Plains, with 649 cases documented this year and 546 diagnosed among Native Americans in South Dakota alone. The Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board has requested a public health emergency declaration from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to access more resources. Despite efforts from HHS officials, tribal leaders are still facing limited resources in responding to the outbreak. Although new cases are declining, the need for greater federal investment and support remains crucial in addressing the ongoing syphilis crisis among Native American populations.
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Tribal Leaders Ask Feds To Declare Syphilis Outbreak a Public Health Emergency
