New Mexico health officials report decline in syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases

The New Mexico Department of Health reported a decline in sexually transmitted diseases, including a second year in a row decline for syphilis.

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Mexico’s rates of several sexually transmitted infections declined last year, including more than 30% fewer cases of congenital syphilis, according to the state Department of Health.

Syphilis rates fell by 18.6%, while congenital syphilis — infections passed to babies during pregnancy potentially causing birth defects or even death — dropped by 32.4% from 2024 to 2025. Health officials noted the decrease marks the second consecutive year the state’s rates have declined. The state also …

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