Dear Tribal Leader Letter

August 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Prior registration required

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will hold a Tribal consultation on August 5 to discuss the syphilis and congenital syphilis outbreak impacting Indian country. OASH is soliciting feedback and recommendations from Tribal leaders and Tribal health professionals about actions HHS can take to support Tribal efforts to reduce the number of syphilis and congenital syphilis cases among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The consultation will also discuss the work of the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force, a cross-agency collaborative effort that includes the participation of HHS, the Indian Health Service, and other Departments and offices.

Written comments will be accepted through September 5 to STI@hhs.gov using the subject line, “Tribal Consultation.” Please contact the OASH Sexually Transmitted Infections team at STI@hhs.gov with any questions related to the consultation.