Syphilis in Indigenous Communities

Syphilis in Indigenous Communities

Posted on August 18, 2025

Syphilis rates are rising across Canada, including in Indigenous communities.
Protect your sexual and reproductive health through testing, prevention, and treatment. Syphilis often has no early symptoms but can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

Learn more and access culturally appropriate supports:
🔹 Native Women’s Association of Canada: https://nwac.ca/policy/sexual-and-reproductive-health
🔹 First Nations Health Authority: https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-control/blood-borne-disease-and-sexually-transmitted-infections-hiv-aids

To learn more, visit: canada.ca/syphilis