Congenital syphilis and HIV continue to be an issue among key populations and initiatives are being put in place in Saint Lucia to better position it to curb the impact of HIV and Syphilis within the population. United and Strong Inc partnered with the Ministry of Health in providing Rapid HIV and Syphilis Tester Training to staff of the various clinics and lab staff within the Ministry of Health. Participants also came from various partner agencies such as the Saint Lucia Planned Parenthood and United and Strong Inc supporters. The 4 day training was made possible through the Global Fund Project for the Prevention of HIV/T B. This places the various organizations in a better position to provide Rapid HIV and Syphilis testing for key population including pregnant women
