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Editorial
. 2018 Jan 16;14(1):6.
doi: 10.1186/s12992-018-0331-3.

Advancing STI priorities in the SDG era: priorities for action

Matthew F Chersich  1 , Sinead Delany-Moretlwe  2 , Greg Martin  3 , Helen Rees  2
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Editorial

Advancing STI priorities in the SDG era: priorities for action

Matthew F Chersich et al. Global Health. .

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goals present an opportunity to reimagine and then reconfigure the approach to controlling sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The predilection of STIs for women and for vulnerable populations means that services that ameliorate STIs, by their nature, enhance equity, a key focus of the goals. Given the considerable breadth and depth of the goals, it is important to locate points of convergence between the SDGs and STIs, further craft synergies with HIV and select a few population groups and settings to prioritise. There are many opportunities for STI aficionados in this era to advance the field and global control of these infections.

Keywords: Sexually transmitted diseases, Sustainable development goals; Sexually transmitted infections.

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