Reviewing syphilis treatment guidelines for pregnant women in the Pacific

In this project, you will:

• review antenatal syphilis treatment guidelines from Pacific Island countries
• compare treatment guidelines to current World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for the prevention of mother-to-child syphilis transmission (congenital syphilis).

You'll examine consistency in areas such as:

• screening protocols
• treatment regimens
• timing of treatment
• partner management
• follow-up care
• infant care.

Through a document review and policy analysis, you'll explore similarities, differences and potential gaps in national guidance. The aim is to provide evidence that supports regional efforts preventing congenital syphilis and the 'triple elimination' of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.