Las infecciones de transmisión sexual: un problema de salud pública que Colombia debe enfrentar

摘要

This issue of Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología includes a public policy report that summarises the World Health Organisation’s 2016-2021 global strategy for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This strategy was developed in compliance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development agreed upon by the United Nations (UN) member countries with the aim of eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity for all (1). The document also focuses on the steps that Colombia will have to take in order to meet the goals of the strategy. Consistent with the WHO approach to public health issues, the strategy focuses on three sexually transmitted infections: gonococcal infection, human papilloma virus infection, and syphilis, considering their significant consequences for health and quality of life, in particular for the most vulnerable population in Colombia. The document offers a series of recommendations?to the countries so that national governments?can define policies to guide sustainable actions and facilitate institutional and governance actions that?will result in the implementation of interventions?that have shown to be safe, effective and economically?viable for managing these infections. The aim is to?impact the largest number of vulnerable individuals?within a framework of respect for human rights,?gender equality and equity in health (2). The actions included in the strategy focus on: a) stronger surveillance,?follow-up and evaluation of the progress of the?program; b) prevention of STIs; c) early diagnosis; d)?adequate management of patients and their partners,? and (e) approaches for reaching the most vulnerable populations.